Swansea police arrest man in stolen jeep

Posted 12/9/19

Swansea Police officers recovered a stolen Jeep, burglary tools, drug paraphernalia, a gun and methamphetamine Friday, WLTX reported. 

Police Department noticed a primer colored Jeep …

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Swansea police arrest man in stolen jeep

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Swansea Police officers recovered a stolen Jeep, burglary tools, drug paraphernalia, a gun and methamphetamine Friday, WLTX reported. 

Police Department noticed a primer colored Jeep traveling on US 321 near SC 6 on Friday, Dec. 6 near midnight. 

Officers believe that someone tried to alter the vehicle, a common technique used to change the appearance of a stolen vehicle. 

After running a license plate check of the vehicle, it was confirmed to be stolen out of Lexington County.

Police tried to stop the vehicle and the Jeep sped up. The vehicles reached speeds up to 120 mph traveling down 321 towards Gaston.  Gaston Police assisted by placing stop sticks flattening 3 of the tires. 

The pursuit lasted 18 miles and ended inside the complex of the Cayce Rock Quarry where the driver, Jesse Spearman, was taken into custody, WLTX reported. 

After a search of the stolen vehicle, burglary tools, drug paraphernalia, and methamphetamine were located. Also recovered was a loaded stolen 9mm pistol that was in the drivers seat.

Spearman was charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Failure to Stop for a Blue Lights, Possession of Meth 3rd Offense, Felony in Possession of a Firearm, Driving Under Suspension 3rd Offense, Habitual Offender, Possession of Burglary Tools, Drug Paraphernalia, and Open Liquor Violation.

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