North Charleston, September 30, 2025
News Summary
North Charleston Police recently apprehended three suspects following high-speed vehicle chases. Jontai Jones, David Garner, and Jarid Allen Williams faced various charges, including failing to stop for blue lights, reckless driving, and firearm possession. Jones led police on a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds of 100 mph before being captured, while Garner and Williams also attempted to evade arrest. The incidents highlight the ongoing issue of reckless driving and police pursuits in the area.
North Charleston
On August 30, North Charleston Police arrested 18-year-old Jontai Jones after he led them on a high-speed vehicle chase, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph. Jones was charged with multiple offenses including failure to stop for blue lights, resisting arrest, and reckless driving.
Just before 5 p.m., officers observed Jones speeding on Rivers Avenue, noting various traffic violations such as a damaged front fender and a missing headlight. When police attempted to pull him over, he accelerated and fled through residential areas before colliding with another vehicle on the I-26 exit ramp toward West Montague Avenue. Despite the collision, Jones continued to evade capture until police deployed spike strips on Dorchester Road, which disabled his vehicle.
After abandoning the car, Jones was seen discarding a loaded handgun outside a gas station and was eventually apprehended in a nearby field. He was transported to Al Cannon Detention Center where his bond was set at $20,000 for the charges against him.
In a separate incident on August 31, police arrested David Garner following another vehicle pursuit. Garner was charged with failure to stop for blue lights, marking his second offense due to a prior conviction. While patrolling Ashley Phosphate Road, officers spotted Garner driving a gold GMC Yukon that ran a red light, as he attempted to evade arrest through other traffic violations.
Garner’s chase ended when he collided with a large pole, after which he fled the vehicle and entered the breezeway of a North Charleston Lodge where a gunshot was reported. Surveillance footage captured him entering two different rooms before deputies apprehended him. Despite the vehicle being registered in his name, Garner claimed it was stolen and taken without his permission.
Additionally, on August 29, Jarid Allen Williams, 24, was arrested after leading police on a chase while riding a dirt-bike style motorcycle. Williams faced multiple charges, including failure to stop for blue lights and violating the Habitual Traffic Offender Act. He was observed riding without signaling, and when police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, he increased speed to at least 90 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Williams’s motorcycle began to malfunction, leading to his apprehension after officers successfully brought him down to the ground. He indicated that he ran because he was scared and wanted to go home, having only recently been released from prison. Williams was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center with a bond set at $50,000.
Summary of Arrests
| Name | Date | Charges | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jontai Jones | August 30 | Failure to stop for blue lights, resisting arrest, reckless driving, multiple vehicle violations | $20,000 |
| David Garner | August 31 | Failure to stop for blue lights (second offense) | Not provided |
| Jarid Allen Williams | August 29 | Failure to stop for blue lights, violating the Habitual Traffic Offender Act | $50,000 |
Background Context
Police high-speed chases are conducted when drivers evade law enforcement during traffic stops, often leading to dangerous situations not only for the suspects but also for other motorists and pedestrians. These incidents involve various charges depending on the nature of the offenses committed during the pursuit, including reckless driving and illegal firearm possession.
FAQs
What led to Jontai Jones’s arrest?
Jontai Jones was arrested after leading North Charleston Police on a vehicle chase on August 30.
What charges does Jontai Jones face?
Jones was charged with failure to stop for blue lights, resisting arrest, reckless driving, and multiple vehicle violations.
What happened during David Garner’s chase on August 31?
David Garner fled from police after running a red light and subsequently collided with a pole.
Why did Jarid Allen Williams lead police on a chase?
Jarid Allen Williams ran from police out of fear and a desire to go home after being recently released from prison.
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- Live 5 News: North Charleston police chase reaches speeds 90 mph, man facing charges
- Count on 2 News: North Charleston police video shows slow-speed chase with excavator
- ABC News 4: North Charleston police arrest 18-year-old after high-speed chase
- Wikipedia: North Charleston
- Live 5 News: 18-year-old faces charges after North Charleston chase
- Google Search: North Charleston police chases
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