Jan-Michael Pugh
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Des Moines, IA, United States
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Two arrested for attempted murder in Georgetown, police searching for third suspect
GEORGETOWN, SC (WBTW) – Georgetown Police Departement has arrested two suspects for attempted murder in connection to an incident that took place on October first. Franklin Lavern McCants Jr. and Raekwon Shaheed Grant have been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to an incident that took place on Butts Street and Alex Alford […] → Read More
Dogs allowed on Folly Beach in the off-season
Dogs are not allowed on the beach for some period of time during the summer. Dogs will be allowed on the beach at all times soon. The restrictions are lifted on October 1st for the off-season. You must remember to keep your dog on a leash at all times. → Read More
Victim transported to hospital after shooting incident in N.Charleston
Officers with the North Charleston Police Department are responding to a shooting at the corner of Whitney Dr. and Adonis Ave. The call came in at 9:05 p.m., according to the Public Information Officer Karley Ash. The victim is being transported to the hospital, Ash added. The investigation is ongoing. → Read More
Puppy Picks – Valentine – Saints vs Cowboys
Meet this week’s guest picker: Valentine! Will she pick the Saints or the Cowboys? → Read More
Crews extinguish structure fire at retirement home in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Officials with the Summerville Fire and Rescue Department extinguished a structure fire at a nursing home in the 200 block of Midland Parkway. Officials stated that units from Dorchester County Fire and Summerville Fire responded to the scene. Authorities stated that crews are working on transporting residents to another facility at this time. → Read More
N. Charleston Coliseum considers adding 23 metal detectors
The North Charleston City Council is considering buying 23 portable, walk-through metal detectors. They would go into the Coliseum Convention Center and Performing Arts Center to heighten safety. Tonight, the council plans to discuss awarding nearly $110,000 for those detectors to the lowest bidder. → Read More
Charleston man arrested on child pornography charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Attorney General announced the arrest of a Charleston man who is connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson stated that Keith Wayne Fleming, 29, is facing one charge connected to sexual exploitation of a minor. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task […] → Read More
Police: Two men arrested after gun, drugs, and money confiscated following traffic stop in downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two men are facing charges after two handguns and a quantity of drugs and cash were confiscated during a traffic stop in the area of Johnson Street and Hanover Street. The news release stated that about 11:40 a.m., officers were on patrol when they saw a motorist disregard a stop sign […] → Read More
Man charged with sexually assaulting child nearly a decade ago
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that an Orangeburg man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child nearly a decade ago. “This case was just brought to our attention this year but we still investigate to find out what happened,” the sheriff said. “My investigators developed enough information to bring charges against this individual.” Herman Livingston, […] → Read More
Sheriff: Man arrested after stealing 300K worth of ‘rare-earth precious metal’
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – On the early morning hours of July 13, 2019, thieves infiltrated 3V Sigma USA chemical facility off of the Sampit River and stole multiple barrels of palladium. Public Information Officer Jason Lesley stated that palladium is a rare-earth precious metal, worth approximately $300,000. The case was assigned to deputies with […] → Read More
Three suspects arrested after high-speed chase through the Lowcountry
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A high-speed chase that lasted almost forty minutes, went through six towns, and three counties, deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office along with Berkeley County, Charleston County, and the North Charleston Police Department arrested three suspects. Officials stated that Ralph Frasier, Donovan Reed, and Krystal Cockerham are lodged in […] → Read More
Police: One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Investigators are on scene at 1 Stroble Lane where two people have been shot. Public Information Officer Charles Francis stated that one of the victims has died and the other victim has been transported to MUSC. Francis added that dispatch received the call at 3:15 p.m. Anyone with information please call […] → Read More
New badge consideration for Isle of Palms
The new Isle of Palms Police Chief Cornett tweeted that IOP officers have asked him about redoing their patches. In the tweet, Cornett said police department staff will vote on a new patch. But he tweeted two sample ideas that the department is considering. Isle of Palms residents voted all night on if they liked […] → Read More
Dorchester Co. Public Works continues Hurricane Dorian debris removal
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County Public Works began debris removal operations on Monday. The news release stated that in the first week, approximately 12,000 Cubic Yards of debris, enough to fill four Olympic size swimming pools, was removed from the Kings Grant, Ashborough, Ashborough East, Archdale, Legend Oaks, Meadow Run, Dorchester Regency, and […] → Read More
Officer avoids serious injuries after drunk driver collides with police cruiser
A Charleston Police officer avoided serious injury when her patrol car was rear-ended by another driver. While the officer was investigating a motor vehicle collision on the westbound lane of the James Island Connector on September 2 her patrol car was rear-ended by another driver. Public Information Officer Charles Francis stated that the South Carolina […] → Read More
Suspects arrested after investigation leads to drug and gun bust in Berkeley Co.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Agents with Berkeley County Sheriffs Office Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Maywood Drive in the Moncks Corner area of Berkeley County. Authorities had been conducting an investigation regarding the distribution of Fentanyl from someone in the home, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s […] → Read More
Former Executive Director awarded Order of the Palmetto
Former Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette was awarded the Order of the Palmetto this morning. This is the highest award the South Carolina Governor can give out. Burdette was surprised by the award this morning, being presented with it on the aft -end of the main deck on the aircraft carrier. → Read More
Myrtle Beach gymnastics coach charged with assaulting student
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A gymnastics coach has been charged with assaulting a student at a Myrtle Beach academy. Paris Ramese Zebadua, 46, faces charges of assault / assault and battery, second degree for an incident police say occurred on Sept. 7 at the Ultimate Gymnastic Academy. Zebadua has been a coach at the […] → Read More
Child found in N. Charleston lake; taken to hospital
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston police officials say a child was found in a lake Sunday night and had to be transported to the hospital. Details are limited, but according to NCPD, they found a child in a lake at 7950 Crossroads Drive Sunday evening. The child was transported to the hospital. No […] → Read More
Good Question: What is Charleston County doing to combat mosquito season?
If you think the Mosquitos are particularly bad right now, you are not wrong. A viewer in Mount Pleasant Stewart says he can’t go outside without getting attacked and wonders what actions Charleston County is taking to address and solve this problem. There are four seasons in the Lowcountry, summer, hurricane, allergy, and mosquito season. […] → Read More