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Solicitor Wilson announces indictments against former sheriff Wayne Dewitt

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson announced that earlier today, the Berkeley County Grand Jury indicted H. Wayne Dewitt on three charges. The indictments are for driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to stop for blue lights. The potential penalties for these crimes are as follows: Driving Under the Influence: $400 or […]

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Ex-SLED agent recommended for interim sheriff of Berkeley Co.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Since the now former Berkeley Co. Sheriff Wayne DeWitt announced his resignation from office, area lawmakers are now asking Nikki Haley to appoint a retired SLED agent to run the sheriff’s office. He is 59-year-old Calvitt “Chab” Clarke. Clarke is reportedly well-known around the Statehouse and also served on the security detail of former Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, […]

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Berkeley Co. Sheriff Wayne Dewitt resigns from office

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–After serving as Berkeley County’s longtime sheriff since 1995, today Wayne DeWitt announced in a statement his plans to step down from office. “In my recent public statement I apologized for my well-publicized conduct of December 28, 2014. I reiterate how sorry I am for my actions and the poor choices I made,” DeWitt stated. “Because of the […]

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Sheriff Wayne DeWitt: “I am deeply sorry.”

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A little more than a week after his arrest for DUI, Sheriff Wayne DeWitt issued a statement Monday regarding the incident. “First of all let me begin by stating I am deeply sorry for the embarrassment my recent conduct has caused the citizens of Berkeley County and the employees of the Sheriff’s Office,” DeWitt stated. According to the […]

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Suspect accused of ramming deputy’s cruiser, causing it to catch fire faces judge

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Goose Creek man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he rammed his car into a deputy’s cruiser, causing it to catch on fire. Clinton Joseph Clark, 28, has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated assault. He’s also facing several weapons and stolen vehicle charges. On Sunday morning, a deputy reportedly stopped […]

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Berkeley Co. firefighter killed in upstate traffic accident

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—A very sad story out of Berkeley County… According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash in Anderson County that claimed the life of a Berkeley County firefighter Sunday night. Randy Fallaw, 38, of the Ladson area was headed north in his truck when he swerved to avoid a previous accident. Lance Corporal […]

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BCSO to conduct DUI checkpoints during ‘Sober or Slammer’ campaign

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In an effort to combat impaired driving and reduce highway fatalities and injuries, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office along with other agencies have scheduled DUI checkpoints in the following areas below. This is all part of the S.C. Highway Patrol’s ‘Sober or Slammer’ campaign. According to troopers, approximately 743 people have been killed in traffic crashes this year, […]

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Berkeley Co. Sheriff Wayne DeWitt arrested on DUI charges

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Sheriff Wayne DeWitt was arrested shortly before 6 a.m. on Sunday for DUI and leaving the scene of a wreck. He was booked into the Al Detention Center approximately three hours later. According to Sgt. Bob Beres with the S.C. Highway Patrol, DeWitt was traveling in his county-issued vehicle when the […]

Entertainment

Celebrate the holidays at the South Carolina Aquarium

Beginning this weekend, the South Carolina Aquarium will offer holiday-themed activities for visitors. SCUBA Claus will bring cheer to everyone present during his appearances during the first three weekends in December. He will swim with his favorite underwater friends during an 11 AM and a 3 PM show on both Saturdays and Sundays. On December 22 and 23, SCUBA Claus […]

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Deputies to receive additional money from lawsuit filed against county

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to county records, eight deputies who sued the county will be receiving a slightly bigger settlement than initially expected. In May 2013, James Lamar Blakely sued Berkeley County stating that he worked many hours at the Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office without ever properly being compensated. Shortly after filing that class action lawsuit to recover the unpaid overtime, […]