MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A woman who police say was forced into the trunk of a vehicle during a violent domestic incident in Moncks Corner remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition as authorities have now identified the accused suspect and announced multiple charges against him.
According to an updated statement released by the Moncks Corner Police Department, Geovanny Santos Jr. has been booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center and charged with:
- Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature
- Kidnapping
- Failure to Stop for Blue Lights Resulting in Great Bodily Injury
- Reckless Driving
- No South Carolina Driver’s License
Police said the incident began around 3:46 a.m. Sunday when officers responded to a reported domestic violence call at the Circle K on Highway 52.
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Police said Santos assaulted the female victim, forced her into the trunk of a vehicle and fled the area before law enforcement arrived.
While searching for Santos’ vehicle, officers spotted it traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph and attempted a traffic stop, according to police. Authorities said the driver refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit through the area.
A short time later, the vehicle was involved in a collision, police said. Police said Santos then fled on foot before later being located and taken into custody with assistance from other responding law enforcement agencies.
All parties involved were evaluated at a local hospital following the crash. Police said the victim remains hospitalized and continues receiving medical treatment.
“Our department will continue to prioritize the safety of the Town of Moncks Corner and pursue those who commit violent crimes in our community,” Moncks Corner Police Chief A. Richardson said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the victim and her family during this difficult time, as she faces a long road to recovery.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
