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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is once again upon us. Sheriff Loftis would like to provide these basic safety tips so that your trick-or-treating experience is a not only a great adventure and safe night for you and your children. You or a responsible adult should always accompany children ages 12 and under when trick-or-treating. – Ensure costumes fit [...]

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Charleston Police Looking For Narcotics Thief

Police say a man with a gun walked into the Rite-Aid pharmacy on Ashley River Road in West Ashley. Police say he demanded narcotics, placed the drugs in a white trash bag and took off. Officials with the Charleston Police Department have not yet released a description of the suspect. No one was hurt during [...]

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Charleston Officers Need Help Finding Suspect in Fatal Shooting

At approximately 4:05 a.m. on Saturday, Charleston County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Club Frazier’s on County Line Road Ravenel, in reference to a fatal shooting. Deputies were advised Security Guards in the parking lot of the club heard gunshots in the parking lot and observed a male subject running from a vehicle which was in [...]

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One Year Old Struck by Vehicle on Edisto Island

On June 22, 2012, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Charleston County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hwy 174 and Hwy 164 in reference to a one year old that was struck by a vehicle on Hwy 174 on Edisto Island. Investigation at this point has determined that the one year old was initially in a vehicle with [...]

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Summerville Man Found Dead After Home Invasion

Investigators say a 38-year-old Summerville man has been found dead in his home and a window in his back door was broken. Authorities said they are investigating the death of Johnny Young Jr. as a homicide. Dorchester County deputies say a family member called 911 around 11:30 a.m. Friday, saying Young had been stabbed and [...]

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JULY 4TH GIVEAWAY! ARE YOU OUR BIGGEST FAN?

Hey, everyone! We here at the staff appreciate everything you guys do for us. We seriously have the best fans out there, and we want to show you how much we care by giving you the best part of the 4th of July weekend! This Grill Master 4-Burner Stainless Steel Gas Grill has a stainless [...]

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Charged with Manufacturing Meth in Dorchester County

On June 16 deputies from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office responded to Aileen Drive in the Calomet Valley subdivision to assist in a welfare check for some minor children. When deputies arrived they found what appeared to be materials used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. The Dorchester County Metro Narcotics Unit was called and, after [...]

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WANTED – Dorchester PPP Violations

All wanted for Probation – Parole Violations. If you have any information, please contact 843.832.8340

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Dorchester County Most Wanted

These individuals are WANTED. If you have any information, please contact 843.832.0300 ext. 5249 Daniel William Hiers Criminal Sexual Conduct w/Minor James Pelzer Armed Robbery Cleiber Rodriguez Recinos Assault w/Intent to Commit Sexual Conduct Lavarn Dupriest Green Poss w/Intent to Dist. Cocaine Raymond Marcel Johnson Burglary Kenneth Dylan Jackson Escape

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Deputies Respond to Hang Up Call and Find 144 Marijuana Plants

On April 29, 2011 the Dorchester County Metro Narcotics Unit executed a drug search warrant at Savannah Round in the Iron Gate subdivision. Deputies responded to the residence after a 911 hang up call was received by the counties 911 system. Deputies attempted make contact with someone at the residence and after a failed attempt [...]

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