Traffic stop in Darlington leads to chase and drug bust

DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — According to Darlington Police Chief Jimmy Davis, a traffic stop on Woods Street in Darlington Thursday night resulted in a short chase followed by the arrest of a man on multiple charges, including drugs.

David said the officer stopped the man for a traffic violation, and the man ran out of the car with a gun.

He added that the man jumped over a fence and the officer followed him.

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Davis said the officer argued with the man before finally being able to arrest him. The officers suffered some scratches and cuts.

Davis said his officer was checked by EMS as a precaution and is doing well.

Police recovered the weapon the suspect possessed. The suspect was found to be in possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, trafficking in crack cocaine, possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.

Further information will be released on Friday morning.