CRIME & SAFETY
Large police presence spotted in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A heavy police presence has been spotted on Palmetto Point Blvd and Highway 17 in Horry County. It is unclear what has caused the police presence at this point. An ambulance was also reported to be at the scene, a source with News13 said. News13 has reached out to the […]
12 arrested in Myrtle Beach, Horry County police operation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Over 10 people found themselves in custody last week as a result of a police operation in Horry County. The Horry County Police Department and Myrtle Beach Police Department announced 12 arrests Monday which “yielded the recovery of several thousand dollars in stolen merchandise.” Two fugitives, including one from Texas, were among those arrested.
‘Oh my God, he’s shooting!’: 911 calls describe chaotic scene from deadly Highway 9 shooting in Horry County
Editor’s note: This story contains language that might be offensive to some readers. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The 911 calls from a deadly September shooting involving a North Myrtle Beach business owner describe a chaotic scene. News13 obtained the recordings from Horry County police on Wednesday morning that show what callers saw and heard […]
Coroner identifies 24-year-old killed in crash near Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a 24-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer early Tuesday morning. Jamil Kelly of Conway died from his injuries in the crash, the coroner’s office said. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 3:19 a.m. to S. Highway […]
Medical cannabis law would have ‘negative impact’ on South Carolina communities, Myrtle Beach police chief says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Legalizing marijuana for medical use in South Carolina would bring more crime into cities and create even more hazards for law enforcement, Myrtle Beach’s top police officer said on Tuesday. “What brings visitors to our area is our beaches and activities. Our visitors do not want to be exposed to […]
Myrtle Beach police arrest suspect in Bank of America ATM theft
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police have arrested a suspect in an ATM theft at Bank of America, the department said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. The theft happened Tuesday at about 9:40 a.m., police said. An employee was working on one of the ATMs when it happened. The suspect’s name was […]
16th annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Competition underway in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – The 16th Annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle skills competition kicked off Wednesday in Myrtle Beach. Motorcycle units from around the country and Canada are all competing to take home the first place prize. This competition is a way to showcase and enhance the skills of law enforcement motorcycle riders. Their skills […]
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