Berkeley County deputies are searching the Francis Marion Forest for 24-year-old Charles Edward Britt Jr., who is wanted on multiple charges including attempted murder and armed robbery. Considered armed and dangerous, Britt allegedly aimed a gun at someone's head and pulled the trigger, which misfired, and then fired into the ground. Law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search, and the public is urged not to approach Britt but to call 911 or the Berkeley County Dispatch line if spotted.
Berkeley County deputies have captured 24-year-old Charles Edward Britt Jr., who was wanted on multiple charges including attempted murder, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Britt had been on the run since allegedly committing violent acts last Wednesday, and was also suspected of attempting to steal a motorcycle at gunpoint. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the search for Britt, who was considered armed and dangerous.
Devonta Gabrial Frasier, 28, was arrested by Berkeley County deputies after a police chase ended in a crash on I-26. He faces charges including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and failure to stop for blue lights and sirens, as well as multiple outstanding warrants. The chase began when a deputy observed Frasier's vehicle driving erratically, and it ended with Frasier jumping out of the moving vehicle before being apprehended by North Charleston Police. Approximately 39.5 grams of marijuana were found in his possession.
A man was fatally mauled by two pit bulls in an "unprovoked" attack while walking through a Moncks Corner neighborhood in Berkeley County, South Carolina. A witness called 911 after seeing the dogs dragging what turned out to be a human being. The dogs have been contained and are no longer a danger to the community. The incident is under investigation, and it is unclear if the dogs' owner will face criminal charges.
A pedestrian was killed in a crash near Goose Creek, South Carolina, after being struck by a Jeep SUV. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Red Bank Road. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to their injuries. The identity of the pedestrian has not been released yet.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash along Highway 17-A in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The driver of a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle went off the road and struck trees, resulting in their death. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A multi-agency search for fugitive Michael Burham has entered day four in the Lowcountry, stretching into the Francis Marion National Forest and the Awendaw community. Authorities believe Burham may be hitchhiking and could be utilizing a beach cruiser bicycle for transportation. Burham is wanted for questioning in the death of Jamestown, New York mother, 34-year-old Kalamae Hodgkin, earlier this month. His warrant there includes sexual assault, unlawful imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child, and arson. Burham is considered armed and dangerous.
A multi-agency search for fugitive Michael Burham, wanted for questioning in the death of a New York mother, has entered day four in the Lowcountry, stretching into the Francis Marion National Forest and the Awendaw community. Authorities believe Burham may be hitchhiking and could be utilizing a beach cruiser bicycle for transportation. Burham is considered armed and dangerous.
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is searching for Michael Burham, a man wanted by the FBI and North Charleston Police for kidnapping, rape, and being a suspect in a homicide. Burham was last seen in the Cainhoy area near Halfway Creek, and residents are advised to avoid the area. He is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone who spots him should call 911 and not approach him.
The search for a wanted fugitive, Michael Burham, continues in Berkeley County after deputies spotted him near the Francis Marion National Forest. Burham is wanted for kidnapping and rape and is a suspect in a homicide. He is considered armed and dangerous and residents are urged to avoid the area while the search is ongoing. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, are involved in the search. Anyone who sees him should not approach but immediately call 911 or 1-800-CALL-FBI.
