North Charleston Police made a swift arrest Sunday evening (March 15, 2026) after spotting a vehicle with illegal window tint near Dorchester Road and South Allen Drive.
Incident Breakdown
Officers pulled over the car at a Cheapway gas station on Dorchester Road. They smelled marijuana from the four occupants, who exited the vehicle. A search revealed 5.1 grams of plant material testing positive for THC and fentanyl in one person’s pocket, plus a stolen Glock .22 handgun tucked in the 16-year-old driver’s waistband.
Charges and Aftermath
The juvenile faced charges for simple possession of marijuana, receiving stolen goods (under $2,000), unlawful handgun possession, and resisting arrest—he tried to flee post-handcuffing but…..