3 charged, firearms recovered following pursuit in North Charleston

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A vehicle pursuit early Sunday morning on Rivers Avenue led to three arrests and the recovery of several weapons. 

According to North Charleston Police Department, an officer tried to stop a vehicle traveling west on Rivers Avenue for reckless driving around 12:40 p.m. 

The vehicle led deputies on a chase, however, the pursuit was quickly canceled due to road conditions.  

Shortly after that, the vehicle veered into a grass median where it struck several trees and overturned.  

The driver and two occupants of the vehicle received medical treatment.  

The driver, a juvenile male, was charged with the following: 

• reckless driving 
• failure to stop for a blue light and siren 
• unlawful carry of a handgun 
• possession of a stolen pistol 

The two passengers were identified as an adult male and a juvenile female.  

Both passengers were charged with unlawful carry of a handgun and possession of a stolen firearm.