Timmonsville, September 20, 2025

News Summary

A police chase involving a 17-year-old suspect ended dramatically when he crashed a stolen vehicle into a building in Timmonsville. The chase, which started while authorities were assisting the U.S. Marshals, led to the suspect’s arrest. While he fled on foot, law enforcement confirmed he is not linked to any murder case. In other incidents, local authorities are dealing with a recent attempted murder case and a separate low-speed chase by another suspect.

Timmonsville

A police chase involving a 17-year-old suspect concluded with a crash into a building on Thursday afternoon, leading to his arrest for driving a stolen vehicle. The incident unfolded around 3 p.m. near the Old Strickland store on Cale Yarborough Highway in Florence County.

The chase was initiated while authorities were assisting the U.S. Marshals Service in their pursuit of a murder suspect. However, it has been confirmed that the teenager is not connected to any murder case. After crashing the stolen vehicle, the suspect fled the scene on foot, prompting a search operation by the Florence County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) tracking team.

Authorities have indicated that they plan to charge the teen in relation to the stolen vehicle. In an effort to keep the community informed, a reverse 911 notification was sent out to alert residents about the situation.

Details of Related Incidents

In a related crime news, Jamari Ty’on Graham, a 19-year-old resident of Timmonsville, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. This arrest followed a shooting incident at the Red Circle Entertainment Center in Florence. Surveillance footage has revealed two suspects involved in the shooting. Reports indicate that Graham allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint shortly before the shooting, which left the victim recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. Currently, Graham is being held in the Florence County Detention Center and is awaiting a bond hearing.

A second suspect from the shooting remains at large, with authorities seeking help from the public for information regarding this individual.

Another Arrest Linked to a Separate Chase

Additionally, James Timothy Fields was taken into custody after leading officers on a low-speed chase that traversed both Florence and Darlington Counties. Police had an active warrant for Fields related to a hit-and-run incident and a strong-armed robbery that took place in December. Officers initially attempted to pull him over after he was spotted at a store. Although he stopped to show his identification, Fields fled the scene.

The chase ended when Fields jumped from his vehicle and tried to escape on foot but was swiftly apprehended. The initial hit-and-run incident involved him colliding with another vehicle after running a stop sign and forcibly taking the victim’s car keys. Video surveillance from the incident helped identify Fields as the suspect months before his arrest.

Community Safety Measures

Following the series of events, Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye reiterated the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in regard to ongoing investigations. Local authorities are actively working on multiple fronts to ensure public safety and apprehend individuals involved in violent crimes.

Conclusion

Residents are encouraged to remain alert and contact law enforcement with any information related to the cases mentioned above.

FAQ Section

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Additional Resources

• WPDE: Police Chase Ends with Car Crash
• Wikipedia: Timmonsville
• WPDE: Arrest in Florence Club Shooting
• Google Search: Timmonsville Shooting
• WMBF: Arrests in Police Chase
• Google Scholar: Police Chase Timmonsville
• Carscoops: Police Ridicule Wanted Man
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Police Chase
• WBTW: Body of Fallen Officer
• Google News: Timmonsville Community Safety

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