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Charleston man arrested for fatally shooting wife's dog: CPD
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Thursday for shooting and killing his wife's English bulldog, the Charleston Police Department said. Christopher James York, 38, from Charleston, has been charged with ill-treatment of animals after police responded to a call on May 13 regarding York shooting the dog.
Armed robbery suspects engage in pursuit with N. Charleston officers; two arrested: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two suspects were arrested Saturday evening following an armed robbery in North Charleston. According to the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD), the suspects led officers on a vehicle pursuit near US-78 until they were apprehended. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) assisted the NCPD...
Documents provide insight into the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Documents provided by the Charleston Police Department (CPD) and Charleston County Coroner’s Office on Friday afternoon provided insight into the death of John Barnett, a known Boeing whistleblower. Barnett, 62, died on March 9, 2024, from “what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” the Charleston County Coroner’s Office said in […]
70-year-old man died in Dorchester Road crash: coroner
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The coroner’s office has identified the 70-year-old man killed in a collision in North Charleston Tuesday. Henry Wright of Ladson died from blunt force injuries in the collision around 5 p.m., Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said. North Charleston Police initially reported a collision at the intersection of Dorchester […]
Teen dies after being struck with wood, handgun, warrants state
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 13-year-old died last week due to blunt force trauma, according to Horry County Coroner Tamara Willard. Isaiah Gaymes died at MUSC on May 11 at 1:29 a.m., Willard confirmed. Ivy Contrell Lee Jenerette and Samantha Ann Gaymes are charged in the incident, which...
Charleston Police looking for missing, endangered woman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department is asking for help finding a missing and endangered woman. Police say Sherrie Freeman, 58, is currently suffering from a mental health crisis and called authorities Saturday at 8 a.m., but would not meet with officers. Officers are looking to locate her and ensure her well-being.
Charleston Co. teacher’s assistant fired over cases of physical discipline
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Charleston County School District teacher’s assistant was fired in March for allegedly hitting a student in the mouth, but prior instances of inappropriate conduct were already on her record. Jacqueline Manigault worked as a Head Start lead in the district for years, assisting teachers...
Missing in the Lowcountry: Police searching for teenage girl who disappeared
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Cheyenne Rogers, 17, was last seen at her home in North Charleston on Wednesday. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches and 145 pounds. She was last...
Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for teen boy not seen in days
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. Mathew Driggers, 14, was last seen Tuesday at his home in North Charleston. Anyone with information can contact North Charleston Police Detective Cockrum at 843-740-2864 or dcockrum@northcharleston.org. This...
Charleston police announced latest slate of traffic safety checkpoints
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As Charleston continues its concerted effort to police drunk driving more throughout the city, the city's police department announced another slate of checkpoints at major through routes on the peninsula. Starting Thursday, May 16, the Charleston Police Department will conduct traffic safety checkpoints near East...
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