Georgetown deputies looking for man who fled from traffic stop

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Deputies are searching for a man they fled from a Murrells Inlet traffic stop on Tuesday night.

Rodriquis Jaheem Matthews, 22, is 5-foot-7 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. Authorities say he took on foot about 8:30 p.m. after deputies stopped a vehicle occupied by a man and woman.

Authorities recovered 155 grams of suspected marijuana and a firearm from the vehicle. Warrants for Matthews have been obtained for having an open container, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, driving under suspension, second offense, felon in possession of a firearm and hindering law enforcement.

Anyone with information on Matthews’ whereabouts is asked to call (843) 546-5102.

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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12 . See more of his work here .

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