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Deputies: Meth, Guns, Stolen Vehicles Found At Huger State Park

by The Berkeley Observer
VIA BERKELEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Bonneau couple is a facing multiple charges after deputies say they were in possession of two stolen vehicles.

Shortly before midnight Sunday evening, a reserve deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol in the boat landing area of Huger State Park when he observed a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Parked next to it was a Mazda MX-3 with Kentucky registration. Both vehicles were determined to be stolen, authorities stated.

When backup units arrived, the driver of the Silverado was identified as Charles William Litchfield and the driver of the Mazda was determined to be Jennifer Diane Rumbough. Both are of Dewitt Road in Bonneau.

The Silverado was found to contain a Stevens Model 67 Series 20, 20 gauge shotgun within reach of the driver’s seat. The shotgun was determined to have been stolen from Williamsburg County. The Silverado also contained a silver in color Ruger SR9 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number, a cigarette pack containing 3.88 grams of a substance that field tested presumptive to be methamphetamine content. There was also a crossbow in the vehicle. Litchfield is prohibited from possessing a firearm as he is a convicted felon.

The Mazda, which Rumbough had been in possession of, contained .01 grams of a substance that field tested presumptive to be methamphetamine content. The vehicle also contained bolt cutters, hammers and other tools commonly used for criminal activity. A stolen license plate from a Ford Mustang was also located in the Mazda.

Litchfield was charged with the following:

  • 16-13-0180(A) ~ 3598 ~ RSG / Receiving stolen goods, value $2,000 or less (Enhancement per 16-1-57)
  • 56-29-0030(A) ~ 371 ~ RSG / Chop Shop, unlawfully own, operate, conduct, or to transport or sell vehicle.
  • 16-23-0050(A)(1) ~ 2364 ~ Weapons / POSSESSION OF HANDGUN WITH OBLITERATED SN
  • 16-23-0050(A)(1) ~ 2364 ~ Weapons / Sale or delivery of pistol to, and possession by, certain person…
  • 16-21-0080 ~ 3615 ~ Vehicle / Poss., conceal, sell., or dispose of stolen vehicle, value more than $…
  • 44-53-0375 (B) ~ 3198 ~ Drugs/ manufacture, distribution, etc. of methamphetamine, 1st 914
  • 16-23-0050(A)(2) ~ 44 ~ Weapons / Unlawful carrying of pistol 2660

Each charge resulted in a $10,000 surety bond except for the methamphetamine charge which yielded a $20,000 surety bond.

Rumbough was charged with the following:

  • 56-29-0030(A) ~ 371 ~ RSG / Chop Shop, unlawfully own, operate, conduct, or to transport or sell vehicle to 1894
  • 44-53-0375(A) ~ 3009 ~ Drugs / Possession of less than one gram of meth. or cocaine base, 1st offense 830
  • 16-21-0080 ~ 3615 ~ Vehicle / Poss., conceal, sell., or dispose of stolen vehicle, value more than $2,000 but less than $10,000 (Enhancement per 16-1-57)
  • 16-13-0180(A) ~ 3598 ~ RSG / Receiving stolen goods, value $2,000 or less (Enhancement per 16-1-57)

Each charge resulted in a $15,000 surety bond per charge. She also has a hold on her for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.

Both are currently at the Hill Finklea Detention Center pending the posting of a bond.

“This was some great police work and I am glad to have reserve deputies out there serving the citizens of Berkeley County. This case highlights the important work that the reserve deputies do, they work for no pay and do so to serve their community – sometimes putting themselves in risky situations in order to help keep the criminal elements in Berkeley County in check,” Sheriff Duane Lewis stated.

VIA BERKELEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

 

 

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