Man attempts to flee from deputies, ditches gun
A Hartsville man was being held after a March 18 incident in which a man brandished a gun at Dollar General at 2091 W. Bobo Newsom Highway after a domestic argument.
Around 8 p.m., Darlington County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General. Deputies were able to locate the male suspect driving a vehicle near the intersection of Hillcrest Road and Clyde Road.
Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop.
The driver eventually stopped on Timmons Drive, attempted to flee on foot and ditched a handgun.
Deputies quickly captured the suspect.
Deputies located a 9mm handgun near the suspect along with a loaded 9mm magazine in the vehicle.
Deputies arrested Jesse Washington, 32, of Hartsville.
Deputies planned to seek charges against Washington for failure to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by law-enforcement and unlawful carrying of a handgun.