Deputies search for person who ran from Dorchester County traffic stop

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Deputies, K-9s, and drones were used to search for a person who ran from a Dorchester County traffic stop.

Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over at the intersection of Central Avenue and Dubose Road around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Officials tell News 2 that an individual took off from the vehicle after it stopped.

Drones and the county’s K-9 team assisted deputies in searching for the individual for several hours. A reverse 9-1-1 call was also sent to alert residents about the search.

A suspect was not located, and the search was eventually suspended. Authorities have identified the suspect, but say they will not release the information until warrants are obtained.

Anyone with information should contact the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.

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