UPDATE: Feagin has been apprehended by law enforcement.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County deputies and surrounding law enforcement agencies are currently searching for wanted fugitive, Chester Lee Feagin Jr., 47.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, just before 2:30 p.m., a deputy was patrolling Bethera Road in the Bonneau area. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Ford F-150, and the vehicle fled from the deputy. The vehicle pursuit ended when Feagin wrecked his vehicle on Highway 402 near Copperhead Road. Feagin then fled from the scene on foot.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, North Charleston Police Department and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are currently in the Huger area conducting a search for Feagin. Feagin has warrants from Mount Pleasant Police Department for Criminal Sexual Conduct and warrants from North Charleston Police Department for property crimes.
According to deputies, Feagin is known to be armed and dangerous. Residents are asked not to approach him if spotted, instead immediately call 911.
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