CHESTER, S.C.– Deputies say they captured a man who led them on a high-speed chase after evading a traffic stop.
Deputies say they attempted to stop Christopher Mackins during a traffic stop on Monday, March 21st at approximately 1:30 a.m near mile marker 62 on I-77.
According to deputies, the two people inside the vehicle got out and put their hands in the air, but Mackins is accused of getting back in the vehicle and driving away.
Mackins allegedly led officers on a high-speed chase reaching speeds of over 130mph. He reportedly exited I-77 at Great Falls Highway, exit 55.
Deputies say they lost sight of Mackins as they approached the Boyd Road area.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, along with the South Carolina Highway Patrol saturated the area where the vehicle was last seen. After a short time, deputies spotted Mackins, and a short chase ensued once again. The chase ended on Columbia Street, in the city of Chester, as Mackins exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
Both the Drone Team and K9 Team were deployed to assist in the search. The Drone Team utilized a thermal camera to find Mackins in the dark. He was captured without incident.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is seeking charges of Failure to Stop for a Blue Light and Driving Under Suspension. Mackins is also wanted in several other counties in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
