News Summary
A bond hearing for two young men charged with attempted murder following a police chase in Myrtle Beach has triggered anger from law enforcement. Omarion Glass and Riley Pegram face serious charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder and firearm offenses. Officers described their actions during the incident as reckless and dangerous. The police have denied bail, citing a threat to community safety. Eyewitnesses are being sought as the investigation continues, raising concerns about youth violence in the area and public safety measures.
Myrtle Beach – A bond hearing for two young men charged with attempted murder following a police chase has drawn outrage from local law enforcement officials. Omarion Glass, 20, from Greensboro, North Carolina, and Riley Pegram, 17, also from the same city, are facing multiple serious charges stemming from a dramatic incident that occurred on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Glass is charged with three counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm during a violent crime, and using a person under 18 to commit certain crimes. Pegram faces similar charges that include three counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm during a violent crime, kidnapping, and possession of a stolen vehicle. The court has denied bond for both suspects, classifying them as dangers to the community and flight risks.
The incident began around 8:15 a.m. when Myrtle Beach Police attempted to approach a vehicle identified as stolen in the 1700 block of South Ocean Boulevard. Glass and Pegram, accompanied by two other individuals who were not charged and later released to state custody, fled the vehicle, prompting a police chase.
During the pursuit, Glass allegedly fired multiple shots from an AR rifle at pursuing officers while leaning out of the passenger side of the vehicle. The high-speed chase ended at approximately 8:34 a.m. when the vehicle crashed near the intersection of 67th Avenue North and North US Highway 17. Despite the dangerous circumstances, no injuries to civilians or officers have been reported.
Officers present at the bond hearing described the suspects’ actions as a disregard for human life and likened the scenario to scenes from a video game. Eyewitness accounts have been requested by Myrtle Beach Police for any additional information or video footage that may shed light on the incident.
Prosecutors emphasized the severity of the situation during the bond hearing, highlighting the threats posed to public safety by this reckless behavior. Glass’s reaction to the proceedings included laughter and eye-rolling while officers recounted the dangers faced during the chase, prompting visible outrage from Police Chief Amy Prock, who was present at the hearing.
Additional details reveal that Horry County Police Department assisted the Myrtle Beach officers during the pursuit. Reports indicate that the suspects were seen driving erratically and at high speeds before the chase commenced. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities focused on ensuring no remaining threats to the community.
The police are continuing to seek assistance from the public as they gather more information regarding the incident. Community safety remains a central concern for law enforcement as they work to address this alarming event.
As the legal proceedings move forward, the implications of the suspects’ actions and their charges are expected to resonate throughout the Myrtle Beach community, raising questions about youth involvement in violent crime and public safety measures.
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