Pursuit ends with arrest after alleged assault and abduction
By Chloe McCoy
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MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina (WYFF) — Officers in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, arrested a man after authorities say he assaulted a woman, forced her into the trunk of a car, and led police on a high-speed chase.
The Moncks Corner Police Department said they responded to the Circle K at 2800 Highway 52.
Officials say they learned that a woman had been assaulted by a male suspect and forced into the trunk of a car before he fled the scene.
Authorities say while they were searching for the suspect, they observed him traveling at speeds over 100 mph.
According to law enforcement, a traffic stop was attempted, and when the suspect fled, officers initiated a pursuit. The chase ended with a crash and the suspect fleeing on foot.
The suspect was eventually caught and arrested.
All parties involved were transported to the hospital following the incident.
He was booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center and is facing multiple charges.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.
At this time, officers say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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