Chesterfield County deputy charged with DUI after leading short chase

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — A Chesterfield County deputy was arrested in his marked patrol car this week, WPDE reports.

Patrick Roscoe was booked into jail Tuesday after a brief chase in Horry County, the Chesterfield County sheriff told WPDE.

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Roscoe was sworn into the sheriff’s office two years ago.

The sheriff said Roscoe was speeding in Horry County when an officer tried to pull him over. He led a short chase before he finally stopped and was taken into custody.

The sheriff said earlier in the day, Roscoe apparently ran his patrol car into a ditch in Marlboro County. He said Roscoe had no work-related business in Marlboro or Horry counties since he had called out of work for a family emergency.

WPDE found records that show Roscoe is charged with driving under the influence and having an open container of beer/wine in a vehicle.

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