Dorchester County, SC – A high-speed pursuit through Dorchester County ended Monday afternoon after deputies say a wanted man crashed his vehicle into a ditch in the Knightsville area.
According to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 1:22 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, when deputies attempted to stop a blue Dodge Charger for a traffic infraction on Orangeburg Road. The driver allegedly refused to stop, leading to a pursuit that lasted nearly 30 minutes and traveled through multiple areas before ending near the intersection of Sinclair Road and Cheyenne Road.
Deputies identified the driver as Ronnie James Feagin, 51, who was reportedly wanted by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services.
Feagin now faces several additional charges, including Failure to Stop for Blue Lights, Possession of Methamphetamine (less than one gram), Driving Under Suspension (First Offense), Habitual Offender, Operating an Unregistered and Unlicensed Vehicle, Improper Vehicle License, and Disregarding a Stop Sign, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Officials confirmed that no innocent citizens were injured during the incident.
Sheriff Sam Richardson praised the responding deputies, saying their coordinated effort ensured public safety and accountability during the pursuit.
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