On Saturday night, March 5, the Columbia Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Burkesville Street when the vehicle sped up and attempted to elude officers.
Pursuit came to a stop on Wheeler Hill Road, off of Burkesville Street, and a male driver was taken into custody.
Terry Ervin, 33, of Columbia, has been charged with multiple traffic violations, as well as third-offense DUI, open alcoholic beverage container, and first-degree fleeing and evading police in a motor vehicle.
Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted by Deputy Chandler Staten and Trooper Jake Smith.
