BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, a Florence man has been arrested on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Jonathan Michael McKenzie, 20, was charged with 20 counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor on December 22nd by the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Mark Powell, a spokesperson for the attorney general’s office, […]
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Moncks Corner police investigate fatal stabbing at mobile home park
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was called to a mobile home park on Fairground Road in reference to a homicide. According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 51-year-old Willie James Todd was found in his bed with a stab wound to the chest. His death is being investigated by the Moncks Corner […]
Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office assists CCSO with more than a dozen arrests in Lincolnville
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–In response to the recent increase in crime in Lincolnville, members of the Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley County Sheriff’s Offices along with the North Charleston Police Department, the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Al Cannon Detention Center joined forces Friday. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., officers initiated a coordinated plan developed with the input of members […]
How safe is your home from a break-in?
With a rash of recent break-ins, it’s the perfect time to talk home security with Security Expert Brandon Cox of Threatalarms.com. Brandon shares some ideas that cost less than $100 that can amplify your home’s security ten-fold. What simple steps can you take to protect your family?
Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office aids in arrest of man charged with 20 counts of child sexual exploitation
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on Friday the arrest of Jamie Todd Young 39-year-old of Williamston, S.C. on 20 counts involving the sexual exploitation of minors. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, made the arrest, according to Mark Powell, a spokesperson for the S.C Attorney […]
S.C. Highway Patrol graduates 40 new troopers
The South Carolina Highway Patrol announced the graduation of 40 troopers from Highway Patrol Basic Class 95 Thursday. Gov. Nikki Haley addressed the graduates, as she has for the past seven Highway Patrol graduation ceremonies. Haley told graduates that when they wear the uniform, they represent “everything we hold dear.” “Our troopers get this. It is about the people. It is […]
Berkeley Co. Coroner: A pedestrian and bicyclist killed less than an hour apart
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Berkeley Co. Coroner Bill Salisbury, 49-year-old Edward Williams was struck by three cars on Highway 17-A near South Live Oak Drive in the Moncks Corner area. Salisbury said the accident happened at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Williams was pronounced dead by Deputy Coroner Darnell Hartwell. His death was ruled accidental with the cause being massive body […]
DNR to issue 365 day licenses beginning Jan. 1, 2015
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will begin issuing annual and three year recreational licenses that expire on the anniversary date of issue beginning Jan. 1, 2015. This is commonly referred to as a 365 day license. You can buy your South Carolina hunting and fishing licenses multiple ways. Licenses are available in person at any of the four regional […]
Pedestrian hit by car, airlifted to MUSC in critical condition
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—According to the Goose Creek Police Department, a pedestrian was rushed to the hospital after a car struck him. The accident occurred on St. James Avenue near the Goodwill around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. In the incident report, the man who hit the pedestrian told officers he attempted to swerve to keep from striking him but missed. The […]
Judge throws out 14-year-old George Stinney’s murder conviction from 1944
On Wednesday, a circuit court judge threw out the murder conviction of a 14-year-old South Carolina teen convicted of killing two girls 70 years ago in rural Clarendon County. The niece of one of the victims lives here in Berkeley County. Earlier this year, lawyers representing the family of the late George Stinney demanded a new trial and a petition […]
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