SOUTH CAROLINA — A Wallace man is facing serious charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase across state lines and being found with a firearm classified as a “weapon of mass destruction,” according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 1, when deputies attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of being involved in illegal drug trafficking. The driver, later identified as Nyshawn Miles, reportedly refused to stop and instead fled, prompting a pursuit that crossed into Marlboro County, South Carolina.
Suspect Attempted to Ram Law Enforcement Vehicles
According to the sheriff’s office, Miles reached dangerously high speeds during the chase and allegedly tried to strike patrol vehicles and deputies with his car.
Despite the aggressive attempts to escape, the pursuit ended without injuries. Deputies were able to bring the chase to a safe conclusion and took Miles into custody without further incident, as reported by WBTV.
Weapon Triggers Federal Notification
Deputies said that during the arrest, they discovered illegal narcotics and a firearm on Miles that was classified as a weapon of mass destruction. The exact nature of the weapon has not been publicly disclosed…