SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Detectives with the Summerville Police Department’s Street Intelligence Unit arrested a man Saturday after executing a search warrant at the Economy Inn on Holiday Drive, uncovering suspected narcotics and evidence of unlawful confinement, according to police.
Authorities say Seth Payeur was taken into custody inside a hotel room during the operation, which was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the search and arrest.
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Payeur now faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, distribution of methamphetamine, criminal conspiracy, and assault and battery 3rd degree, police said.
Search Warrant and Arrest
Officers executed the warrant around 1:50 a.m. in room 308 of the Economy Inn. According to the incident report, investigators found a vial containing a clear liquid suspected to be DMT, a fake book safe with a crystal‑like substance presumptive for methamphetamine, and several electronic devices including a laptop and tablets.
Detectives also located a female victim who told officers she had been held against her will inside the room.
She alleged that Payeur had attempted to coerce her into prostitution and had prevented her from leaving by locking the door and instructing her to stay on the bed.
Officers ultimately used a ram to breach the door after the hotel’s keycard failed to open it.
Statements and Evidence
The report states that Payeur admitted to selling methamphetamine and described his supplier as a man operating out of North Charleston. Officers documented evidence of drug paraphernalia and communications related to narcotics transactions.
The victim provided a written statement to detectives and was transported to a different hotel. A victims’ advocate was notified, according to the report.
Ongoing Investigation
Police say the investigation remains active. Payeur was booked into the Berkeley County Detention Center in Moncks Corner, where he awaits a bond hearing.
The Summerville Police Department thanked the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance during the operation and urged anyone who may have had similar encounters with Seth Payeur or has information related to the case to contact the Summerville Police Department at (843) 875‑1650.
