SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Summerville Police have released the name of the suspect in connection with a carjacking incident and vehicle pursuit Tuesday afternoon in the Ladson area.

Jacquez J. Weston, 21, is charged with failure to stop motor vehicle when signaled by law enforcement, possession of a stolen motor vehicle greater than $10,000 and possession of a stolen handgun, according to Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch.

A portion of Farmington Road, where the crash occurred, was temporarily closed as of Tuesday afternoon as crews worked to clear the crash site.

Hirsch said a vehicle was reportedly carjacked out of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area on Tuesday morning. Summerville officers spotted the car and attempted to pull it over. That led to the chase.

He was transported to the Berkeley C

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