Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested a 56-year-old convicted felon on a series of charges after attempting to evade police overnight and crashing into a house.
Kelvin Swinney (DOB: 7-8-1961) is at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) charged with Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Sirens, Possession of a Stolen Pistol, Two Counts Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by Person Convicted of a Violent Felony, and Driving Under Suspension – Habitual Offender.
Suspect: Kelvin Swinney | Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Booking Photograph
The charges stem from an incident that began shortly before 2:00 a.m. at the 3800 block of Devine Street where a CPD officer was conducting speed enforcement.
After clocking Swinney driving a dark-colored SUV over the posted speed limit, (64 mph in a 35 mph zone) the officer initiated a traffic stop with blue lights and sirens.
Swinney failed to stop for the officer and instead continued traveling on Devine Street to South Beltline Boulevard and eventually to the intersection of Beltline Boulevard and Datura Road.
Swinney’s vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree and partially crashed into the side of a home at 904 Beltline Boulevard before overturning.
Swinney was arrested on site and taken to a local hospital as a precaution. After being seen by medical staff, he was cleared to go to jail.
After searching the vehicle, CPD officers found two handguns, one of which was reported stolen out of North Charleston. Both weapons were seized as evidence.
Swinney was also wanted for auto-crimes by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and Irmo Police Department (IPD).
Per protocol, the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating the cause of the crash.
The CPD continues the criminal investigation of Swinney and additional charges are likely.
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.