YEMASSEE, S.C. (WSAV) — Two individuals have been taken into custody after a manhunt took place in Colleton County.

On Sunday afternoon, a stolen vehicle reportedly fled onto Highway 21 near I-95, where it stalled and caught on fire. According to police, both the driver and passenger fled the scene on foot.

The driver was apprehended by K9 Rio and identified as Justin Bessinger. However, the second suspect, Emily Higgins, was still at large until she was taken into custody by Sgt. Scott and K9 Deuce.

The Colleton County Sheriff's Office has taken both suspects into custody.

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