HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s something that’s happening more often in Horry County: Drivers ignore a police officer’s lights and siren, instead leading them on a dangerous pursuit that could have fatal consequences.
Right now, anyone convicted of failing to stop for blue lights faces a misdemeanor that carries maximum punishments of a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
That’s not good enough for Horry County Police chief Kris Leonhardt and other law enforcement officers, who are pushing state lawmakers to beef up the law…