BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County deputies arrested a man closely linked to a 2018 missing person cold case. Brandon Romaine Smith, 33, of Mulberry Drive in Summerville has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
On Monday, Nov. 20, deputies said they attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle, who was later identified as Smith, did not stop for deputies. Smith eventually dumped the
vehicle he was driving and led deputies on a short manhunt.
Detectives, deputies and K9’s tracked Smith, found him and took him into custody.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Smith is linked to the disappearance of 20-year-old Tyreek Jawaun Pettigrew of Moncks Corner. They did not reveal what information or evidence ties him to Pettigrew’s disappearance.
“As time goes on, we continue to follow up on leads and reevaluate evidence. We never stop investigating cold cases.” Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said. “The family has trusted us since day one and we are glad to begin to start the process of justice for the family. We are thankful to Solicitor Scarlett Wilson’s office for their assistance on this case.”
Investigators said Smith also has outstanding warrants with Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office for failure to stop for blue lights and sirens and domestic violence third degree. He will receive an additional charge of failure to stop for blue lights and sirens for the pursuit from Monday.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this case. Anyone with information regarding the missing person’s case of Pettigrew is asked to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
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