A North Charleston Police Department’s Gang Intervention Team operation in the Charleston Farms neighborhood led to the brief escape and recapture of 27-year-old D’Angelo Jaquan Drayton on Wednesday. Officers spotted him loading large bags into a vehicle trunk, detected marijuana odor, and pursued after he fled during contact. He was initially detained on active warrants but slipped one handcuff free, escaped the patrol car, prompting a local alert near North Rhett Avenue and Remount Road before quick recapture.​
Incident Details
Drayton was seen exiting an apartment on Sumner Avenue, carrying bags, and returning with more items before the chase ensued. After confirming warrants from North Charleston and Berkeley County, he escaped briefly, leading to a reverse 911 call for community caution. Officers saturated the area and found him returning to the original spot, taking him into custody without further issues.​
Charges Faced
Drayton faces serious felony counts including two counts of grand larceny, escape, second-degree burglary, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and first-degree burglary. He was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center following the incident. Police noted a review of circumstances per departmental procedures.​
Community Impact
The event occurred just before 2:30 p.m., with alerts urging residents to report suspicious activity in the Charleston Farms area. No injuries or additional incidents were reported, and the situation resolved the same day. Local media covered the manhunt and swift resolution.​
