Greenville PD: Suspects accused of carjacking lead police on chase

Two suspects accused of carjacking are in custody after a chase this morning.
Published: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:37 AM EDT
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Police Department said two suspects accused of carjacking are in custody following a police chase early Wednesday morning.

The department said an officer spotted the stolen vehicle on Church Street around 3 a.m. and attempted to stop it. The driver, however, chose to feel, resulting in a high-speed chase on I-385. The pursuit ended on I-85 where the suspects abandoned the car and fled on foot.

Police said while the two suspects were being taken into custody, officials found three guns and approximately 71 grams of marijuana.

Officers identified the suspects as 18-year-old Quantis Roseburgh and 19-year-old Johus Chappelle. Roseburgh was charged with unlawful carry of firearm, possession of stolen vehicle, resisting arrest and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Chappelle was charged with unlawful carry of firearm, possession of stolen vehicle and resisting arrest.

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