LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — Part of Highway 49 on Charlotte Road in Lake Wylie shut down to a police chase Thursday afternoon, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.
The situation started with a vehicle pursuit of Melvin Ivey Jr., 49, who had active arrest warrants for petty larceny enhancement. An arrest with was made just before 4:30 p.m., according to authorities.
The sheriff’s office said the person was believed to be alone in their car and was armed with a large knife. Negotiators from the sheriff’s office worked to resolve the issue.
A eyewitness at the Wendy’s near the scene told Channel 9 they saw a man believed to be the suspect in the parking lot with a knife.
Police went after Ivey Jr. on both foot and by vehicle pursuit.
Deputies worked to redirect traffic in the area. The Clover School District said in a statement that students will be arriving home late Thursday due to the chase.
Check back with www.wsoctv.com as updates come in.
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