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Berkeley County Deputies Investigating Goose Creek Shooting

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–One person was taken to the hospital following a shooting in Goose Creek Thursday evening. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Howe Hall Road near Parker Drive at approximately 4:59 pm. When they arrived on scene, they located one black male who had been shot, deputies stated. The […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Investigating Deadly Ladson Shooting

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies say they are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Ladson area. At 5:51 a.m. this morning, deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 104 Meese Road in Ladson regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a male subject in the backyard who had been shot and was no longer alive. […]

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Deputies: Suspect Wanted In Recent Gas Station Armed Robbery

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent gas station armed robbery. Deputies say employees at The Circle K / Kangaroo located at 1677 North Main Street, Summerville was robbed at gunpoint at 2:55 a.m. on the morning of August 4th. The suspect is described as a black man […]

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Stolen Golf Cart Search Leads To Discovery Of Drugs, Stolen Firearms

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Deputies seized several stolen guns and drugs following a complaint of a stolen golf cart. On Tuesday, August 8th a deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was following up on a complaint regarding a stolen golf cart possibly being in the front yard of a house on Willowood Road in Pineville. The deputy […]

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Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Walmart Customers Arrested

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Moncks Corner police say they have arrested a man accused of showing his privates inside the Moncks Corner Walmart recently. Anthony Jarard Hampton, 32, has been charged with exposure of private parts in a lewd & lascivious manner. Police say Hampton was identified from a surveillance photo released Thursday. Hampton’s arrest comes after police say they responded to a call at […]

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Police: Man Intentionally Strikes Officer’s Car, Charged With Attempted Murder

On Saturday about 1:22 p.m., police say a man driving a Ford F-150 pickup struck a parked GCPD marked patrol car while the officer inside the patrol car was working on her in-car computer.  The evidence collected thus far suggests this was an intentional act. “The evidence collected thus far suggests this was an intentional act,” stated Major John Grainger […]

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Coroner: Motorcyclist Killed On Cypress Gardens Road

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A motorcyclist has died following an early morning accident on Cypress Gardens Road. On Thursday at 2:00 a.m., the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified of a traffic death in that area. When Coroner Bill Salisbury arrived on scene, he found that a motorcycle had run off the right side of the roadway and into the woods. The […]

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Goose Creek Mayor To Honor Fleet Reserve Association

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed Aug. 24-27 as “Fleet Reserve Association Days” in Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler was joined at City Hall on Monday, Aug. 7 by FRA Branch 269 and FRA Auxiliary members as he signed the proclamation. The Mayor thanked the FRA members for their years of service to the nation. The FRA is […]

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Deputies: Man Opens Fire On Pawn Shop Employees Using AR-15

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A man is behind bars and charged with attempted murder after deputies say he opened fire on several store employees inside a Ladson pawn shop. On Tuesday approximately 4:20 p.m., deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at Big Buck’s Pawn Shop located at 113 College Park Road. Authorities say a […]

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Berkeley County To Close Offices For August 21st Solar Eclipse

MONCKS CORNER, SC- Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced Wednesday that non-essential/non-emergency County department offices will be closed August 21 for the solar eclipse. “The congestion and crowd expected for this historic event may create safety and security risks in Berkeley County,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler. “This decision is made in the best interest of both County employees […]