MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Berkeley County deputies ramped up traffic enforcement over Memorial Day weekend, issuing more than 150 citations and making several arrests during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, according to data released Tuesday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
From May 22 to May 24, deputies focused on speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations as part of a countywide safety operation. Speeding accounted for the largest share of citations, officials said. Deputies also issued 113 warnings during the three‑day period.
In addition to traffic stops, the sheriff’s office reported several arrests and investigations tied to the holiday patrols, including two arrests for wanted subjects, two ICE warrants, a habitual traffic offender case, and the recovery of a stolen dirt bike. Eleven vehicles and motorbikes were towed.
Deputies said no fatal crashes occurred in Berkeley County during the enforcement period — a key metric during a holiday weekend known nationally for high roadway fatalities.
One of the more notable incidents involved a stolen dirt bike being ridden by a juvenile in the Carnes Crossroads Publix parking lot. Deputies recovered the bike and contacted the juvenile’s parents. Several other e‑bike stops over the weekend also resulted in parents being called to pick up their children and the bikes.
Sheriff Duane Lewis said the department’s focus was on preventing serious crashes during a weekend that typically sees heavy traffic and increased risk.
“Memorial Day weekend is a time for families and friends to gather, but it is also one of the deadliest travel weekends of the year,” Lewis said in a statement. “Our deputies remained committed to keeping our roadways safe through education and enforcement. We appreciate the many drivers who chose to slow down, buckle up, and drive responsibly.”
The sheriff’s office said traffic safety remains a year‑round priority and urged drivers to obey speed limits, avoid distractions, never drive impaired, and always wear a seatbelt.
