Crime Stopper of the Lowcountry: News

First Federal Bank Robbery‏

2009-10-05T11:16:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - At about 10:00 this morning two black males armed with handguns entered the First Federal Bank at 7850 Rivers Ave. and demanded money from the teller. The subjects received an undetermined amount of currency and fled the business towards the Dollar General store located across the street. One of the subjects is described as a black male approx. 6 feet tall wearing a white hat, white t-shirt over a long sleeve white shirt, dark pants, white tennis shoes, carrying a dark colored backpack. The second is described as a black male wearing a dark hat and light colored...

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Second person dies from Sunday hit-and-run accident

2009-10-01T09:16:00.001-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - A second person has died as a result of a hit-and-run early Sunday morning in which the suspect is still on the loose. Heather Hernandez, 25, of Summerville died Tuesday night at Trident Regional Medical Center from head injuries sustained in the crash, said Berkeley County Deputy Coroner George Oliver. Hernandez was a passenger in a 1990 Honda that collided with a 1997 Ford pickup about 2:30 a.m. Sunday on College Park Road. The driver of the Honda, Alfredo Resendiz, 30, died Sunday. The driver of the pickup ran away from the scene. The Highway Patrol has...

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North Charleston Narcotics Bust

2009-09-30T09:04:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - On September 28, 2009, Narcotics officers executed a search warrant at 6520 Dorchester Rd. Apt. 1700 G, pursuant to an investigation. Officers observed marijuana in plain view and a search warrant for the residence was obtained. Seized were approximately 1 lb of marijuana, a .40 caliber pistol and various electronics equipment. Twenty four year old Bradnon McNeill of North Charleston was arrested and charged with Possession Of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Possession Of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute Near School.

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Amber Alert Issued for Missing Toddler

2009-09-29T08:44:00.003-04:00

UPDATE: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - Two year old Geomari Young has been located and is unharmed. The toddler was brought to Investigators by a female relative of Geonaldo Young. The toddler was turned over to police in the parking lot of Church’s Chicken at Line and Meeting Street in Charleston. The incident remains under investigation. Geonaldo Young is still being sought by police. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - At about 2:45 am dispatchers received a call that a female victim residing at the Alston Lakes...

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Charleston City Police asking for help finding suspect

2009-09-28T19:12:00.003-04:00

CHARLESTON, SC - Charleston City Police are asking the publice for help finding a man accused of breaking into two homes last week. William Peter Beckman, 44, of Charleston is charged with burglary in the first degree and burglary in the second degree. Beckman (pictured to the right) is a white male, approximately 5'6", 130 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He has numerous convictions for burglary and grand larceny and was charged on Sept. 18th with criminal domestic violence. He drives a black, 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck with South Carolina license plate # AEV-662. The pickup has one...

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Sheriff's Office seeks driver involved in hit-and-run

2009-09-23T16:24:00.001-04:00

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC - The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating the driver of a dark-color late model vehicle, possibly a Ford Mustang, that was involved in a hit-and-run accident Monday night at 9422 U.S. Highway 78 near the Ladson fairgrounds. The victim was operating a moped travelling west on U.S. 78 toward Summerville when he was struck. He was transported by EMS to an area hospital but did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

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Leads sought in robberies

2009-09-16T09:43:00.001-04:00

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC - The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is looking for leads in two armed robberies that occurred on Monday, September 14, 2009. The Sunoco on U.S. Highway 78 in Ladson was held up early Monday. Ancrum's bar on S.C. Highway 162 in Hollywood was held up Monday night. A man walked into the Sunoco at 9488 Highway 78 just after midnight Monday wearing a gray jacket, blue pants, gloves and a face mask, according to the incident report. He brandished a pocketknife and forced a clerk to give him $15 to $20 out of the cash register and a carton of cigarettes, according to...

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Son Arrested for Fatal Shooting Death of Father

2009-09-01T17:26:00.001-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - At about 8:30 p.m. Monday, Officers responded to a shooting incident at 5276 Hartford Circle. Once on scene, officers located the victim (82 year old Creighton Kelly) suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators were able to identify and detain the suspect, 47 year old Dale Creighton Kelly (the victim’s son). Through investigation it was determined that the suspect was in his bedroom throwing things around and punching the door. The victim went to investigate and the suspect shot...

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Deputies search for robbery suspect

2009-09-01T17:08:00.000-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - Dorchester County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who robbed a check-cashing business this morning on Ashley Phosphate Road. Capt. Jim Nettles said the suspect entered Check Into Cash at 3748 Ashley Phosphate Road about 10 a.m. with a dark-colored revolver and demanded cash. The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, between 5-foot and 5-foot-5-inches tall and wearing a hoodie. The amount of money stolen has not been determined, according to Nettles. The suspect took the money, exited and ran around the back of the building,...

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North Charleston Neighborhoods Join Forces to Stomp out Crime

2009-08-04T09:47:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - On Tuesday, August 4th citizens, law enforcement agencies, community groups, businesses and local officials in over 10,000 communities and military bases worldwide will join forces to mark the 26th Annual National Night Out. The North Charleston Police Department, in conjunction with national sponsor Target Stores, will sponsor the 26th Annual National Night Out event Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 6 p.m. –9 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4th, Mayor Keith Summey, along with Police Chief Jon Zumalt and Housing Authority Executive Director George Saldana, will join...

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Suspects sought in robbery of North American Loan

2009-07-31T11:36:00.004-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - The North Charleston Police is investigating the robbery of North American Loan, located on 4945 Dorchester Rd. On Thursday, July 30, 2009 at approximately 12:00 p.m., two black male suspects entered the loan company, jumped over the counter and demanded money at gunpoint. One of the two suspects (pictured below) pointed a revolver at the manager of the location and struck her in the face, knocking cell phone out of her hand. The suspects then grabbed the cell phone and $300 from the cash drawer and fled on foot in the direction of Montague Avenue. Suspect #1 is...

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North Charleston Police investigate early morning shooting near school

2009-07-28T10:55:00.003-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - The North Charleston Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting near the Chicora School of Communications. According to reports, NCPD Officers responded to Leland Street and Florida Avenue at about 5:20 a.m. and found a man lying on the corner, holding his right leg. Detectives on the scene have centered their investigation around a bicycle and bullet casings found on Leland and Florida Streets.

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North Charleston Police make several drug arrests

2009-07-27T19:54:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - On Friday, July 24, 2009, NCPD Narcotics officers found multiple grams of cocaine, materials used to make cocaine and three guns inside a house with a four-month-old child at 2304 Bailey Drive. Police arrested seven people who lived inside the home, including 23-year-old Ciara K. Smith, who police say tried to conceal 1.7 grams of cocaine in her mouth. Police arrested Smith, 22-year-old Rachel Smith, 18-year-old Shayla Farrie Wilson, 19-year-old Terrion R. Johnson, 20-year-old Latrell D. Johnson, 26-year-old Reginald A. Dunston and 20-year-old Lauren Sophia McFadden....

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Family offers reward for information in the shooting death of Adela "Nell" Pinckney

2009-07-27T09:07:00.003-04:00

Walterboro, SC – The family of Adela "Nell" Pinckney is offering an increased reward of $4,000 for information in the shooting death of Adela "Nell" Pinckney. Adela "Nell" Pinckney was killed Monday, June 15, 2009, about 11:20 p.m. from a shotgun blast that came through her bedroom window and headboard while she was lying in bed with her 11-year-old son. Family members said all four of her children were home at the time of the shooting, but that they were not injured. Sheriff's Lt. Allen Inabinett said there have been no arrests to date in the case. Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry is...

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North Charleston Police arrest two in Narcotics bust

2009-07-23T10:32:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - The North Charleston Police Department has arrested two suspects following a drug buy-bust operation. Alvin A. Grant, of North Charleston, told a confidential informant that he looking to purchase one kilogram of cocaine. On July 22, 2009, Grant and the confidential informant agreed to meet at location on Northwoods Blvd to conduct the transaction. Grant was driven to the meeting location by Jermaine Aiken, where they met the confidential informant to conduct the transaction. Grant showed the confidential informant a large amount of cash, at which time Grant and...

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North Charleston records two drugs busts

2009-07-20T20:37:00.005-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - The North Charleston Police Department announced six drug related arrests and confiscations made within the last week. On Friday, July 17, 2009, a search warrant executed on a Boots Avenue address led to the seizure of 237 grams of marijuana, two guns, one of which reported stolen with the Walterboro Police Department, and a large amount of cash. Two people were charged in connection to that case. Jeremy Darnel Turner was charged with PWID Marijuana and PWID Marijuana within a ½ mile Proximity of a School. Brian Anthony Sims was charged with Possession of Marijuana...

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North Charleston Police investigate shooting death

2009-07-14T15:12:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - North Charleston Police are investigating the death of 19 year old Dionta Rashad Cochran outside of 7680 Desmond Avenue. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood talking with residents as well as individuals who may have been in the area during the incident. Investigators are also following up on leads and tips. As the investigation continues detectives have made two arrests: Justin Townsend of North Charleston has been charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number and Eric...

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Vandalism at Brentwood Middle School

2009-07-14T09:14:00.003-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - Charleston County School officials alerted police on Saturday, July 11, 2009 when they discovered vandalism at Brentwood Middle School. According to a police report, a person or persons painted large sections of the walls, floors, desks and lockers and threw trash in the hallways. Orange juice and Parmesan cheese were dumped in several areas, according to the report. Police found some windows open, but it was not clear if that is how the vandals made their entrance to the school.

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N. Chas murder suspect arrested in New York

2009-07-13T19:37:00.002-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - North Charleston Police report that Raymond Prince, charged in the death of Delbert Cooper, was arrested in New York City on Sunday July 12, 2009. Prince was wanted for the stabbing death of Delbert Cooper, who was killed at 2344 Elder Ave. in 2008. According to a NYPD detective, Prince was arrested after he and another individual robbed a deli in Brooklyn, NY. Spencer Pryor, Public Information Officer for the North Charleston Police Dept., reported that Investigators will work with New York officials to begin the process for Prince's extradition to South Carolina.

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Reward offered in Marlene Linder homicide

2009-07-09T14:30:00.003-04:00

WALTERBORO, SC - Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information in the shooting death of Marlene Linder. Colleton County Sheriff's Deputies say Marlene M. Linder, 42, pictured to the right, was slain by multiple blasts from a shotgun as she was trying to get inside her home at 434 Briarleaf Circle at about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Neighbors heard two shots and then a four wheeler leaving the area shortly thereafter. Detectives with the Colleton County Sheriff's Office have followed up on several leads, but thus far there has not been any arrest made in this...

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MISSING: Katherine Peronneau Waring

2009-07-09T12:05:00.001-04:00

CHARLESTON, SC - City of Charleston police are searching for Katherine Peronneau Waring, 28, of Murray Boulevard. Waring is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 128 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. She last seen on Friday, June 12, 2009, wearing dark blue denim shorts, a brown t-shirt and white Adidas tennis shoes. Downloadable Missing Flyer (pdf)

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Charleston Police seek suspect in shooting

2009-07-08T08:49:00.002-04:00

CHARELSTON, SC - City of Charleston Police have named a suspect in the April shooting of a College of Charleston student in downtown Charleston. Travis Coaxum, 25, is wanted on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, said Charles Francis, police public information officer. Coaxum is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 155 pounds. Police said he is known to frequent 3863 Reddin Road in North Charleston. A gunman confronted freshman Peter Vagnoni on St. Philip Street just before midnight April 27, and they argued. The man shot Vagnoni in the stomach. Vagnoni was taken to Medical...

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Burglary at Folly Restaurant

2009-07-06T13:51:00.001-04:00

FOLLY BEACH, SC - Authorities are investigating an early morning burglary at the Rock and Roll Roadhouse Cafe in which thieves cut through the raised floor of the bar and let the safe drop through. It fell about 10 feet to the ground. Dolly wheel marks in the sand show the safe, weighing some 400 pounds, was carted away on a vehicle. The thieves are believed to have used electric drills and saws to cut through about two inches of flooring, creating a hole measuring four feet by two feet under the safe in the kitchen area. The daring crime also required a good bit of balance since to...

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Armed Robbery in Goose Creek

2009-07-02T15:41:00.002-04:00

GOOSE CREEK, SC - On Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at approximately 11:00 p.m., two black male suspects approached a female resident in the parking lot near the 2300 building at Coventry Green Apartments in Goose Creek. One of the two suspects pointed a small black handgun at the resident and grabbed her purse. The suspects fled in the direction of the Hess gas station at the intersection of St. James Avenue and Gainesborough Drive. Suspect #1 is approximately 25-35 years of age and wore a white tank top, baggy denim shorts that hung below his knees and a black "do-rag" on his head. He is...

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North Charleston Police make three arrests in drug busts

2009-07-02T11:10:00.004-04:00

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) made two drug busts Wednesday, July 1, 2009 after searching two North Charleston homes. NCPD Narcotics officers executed a search warrant at 2765 Houston Street on Wednesday and found 72.5 grams of cocaine base, .7 grams of cocaine and a gun inside the home. According to Spencer Pryor, NCPD public information officer, the drugs have a street value of approximately $7,320. Bernard Weiters, Jr., 34, is charged with trafficking cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm during the...

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