Month: August 2014

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Information sought in deadly hit and run in Cross

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information about a hit and run collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian Tuesday night. According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, Peggy Ann Cain, 59, of Cross was found lying on the side of Trojan Road in Cross. Salisbury says she was transported to a local hospital where she […]

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BCSO: Man suspected in a series of arsons arrested

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, a joint investigation by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Goose Creek Police Department has led to the arrest of a man sought in connection with a series of fires that were set in the Goose Creek/Ladson area over this past weekend. Moon says Patrick Joseph Coxe, 20, […]

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Nearly a dozen inmates transported to hospital after cleaning incident

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Shortly after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, dispatch requested the assistance of the Berkeley Co. Rescue Squad to transport nearly a dozen inmates from the jail to an area hospital. They were transported using the county’s casualty bus. “As a precaution, all affected individuals are being evaluated at Trident Hospital and are expected to be released this afternoon,” stated […]

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Deputies: 3 suspects accused of meth making with baby nearby

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, deputies with the Drug Enforcement Unit arrested three people on methamphetamine charges Monday. Moon says the suspects were arrested at 512 McCrystal Circle following an investigation into illegal drug activity at that location. Tiffany N. Steinbrecker, 19, Brandon Lee Varner, 26,  and Justin Steven Michael, 26, have all been […]

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Goose Creek Police need help locating shooting suspect

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—According to Goose Creek Police, officers arrived at the S&K Apartments on Carolina Avenue in reference to shots fired Monday night. Once on scene, officers say they located a 33-year-old black man who had been shot inside the apartment. The suspect or suspects have not been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to […]

Education

Deputies beef up patrols as the new school year kicks off

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for a safe return to school by having deputies positioned at schools that requires additional attention due to an overly abundant amount of traffic steaming from first day attendees, student drivers, and working parents dropping their kids off. “This can create a very difficult and frustrating scenario for all, with the […]

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Police need help identifying alleged arson suspect

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The Goose Creek Police Department and the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the attached photo. According to officers, early Sunday morning a series of fires were set in the College Park area of Goose Creek, including at Stratford High School and College Park Elementary School. Officers say the suspect, […]

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Deputy resigns after driving with suspended license

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–According to Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dan Moon, the deputy involved in a wreck a week ago in Goose Creek has resigned from the sheriff’s office after failing to notify his supervisor that his driver’s license was suspended. Chief Deputy Rick Ollic of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Justice Jenkins’ last day was August 15 […]

Education

Tensions build over new Hanahan school, leaders agree to work together

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Tuesday’s school board meeting got a bit heated as more than a dozen Hanahan homeowners addressed board members during public comment. “The biggest reason why we are here is to respond directly to an e-mail that the mayor received from a school board member on July 24,” stated Michael Sally, a Hanahan council member who also attended the […]

Business

Remaining assets of American LaFrance to be auctioned off

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—A second auction is scheduled for August 27th to get rid of the remaining assets belonging to the now defunct American LaFrance. When the company abruptly closed for business earlier this year, it left the county with a massive tax bill in the amount of $650,000. An auction held in June was able to recover much of the […]