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International gang member arrested during Berkeley County traffic stop, deputies say
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A traffic stop in Moncks Corner led to the arrest of an international gang member. A deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) was patrolling Highway 52 and Highway 402 on Saturday when he observed a vehicle with a defective taillight. During a traffic stop, the deputies said there […]
Alleged MS-13 gang member wanted for murder from El Salvador arrested in Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — An international criminal gang member was arrested in Moncks Corner, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. Elmer Neftali Martinez-Escobar, 31, an alleged member of the MS-13 gang, was arrested on Saturday, June 29 and booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center after he was discovered during a traffic stop, deputies said.
Fugitive from El Salvador, member of notorious gang, arrested in South Carolina, officials say
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — An "international criminal gang member" was arrested in South Carolina during a traffic stop over the weekend, officials said. They said Elmer Neftali Martinez-Escobar, 31, was arrested on Saturday and booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, in Berkeley County. Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said...
Criminal gang member wanted for homicide arrested
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of an international criminal gang member that was discovered after a traffic stop in Moncks Corner. Elmer Neftali Martinez-Escobar, 31, was arrested Saturday, June 29, and booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center. A deputy was patrolling the area of Highway 52 and...
1 dead after truck overturns on US Hwy 52
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after an early morning crash kills one person on Hwy 52. Troopers say a single-vehicle collision happened around 1:25 a.m. on Saturday on US Hwy 52 near US 17 Alt. A 2018 Toyota pickup was traveling west on Hwy 52 when they ran […]
Community members discuss possible closing, merging of JK Gourdin Elementary
ST. STEPHEN, S.C. (WCSC) - Community members gathered at White Chapel Holiness Church to share their thoughts regarding the possible closing of J.K. Gourdin Elementary and merging with St. Stephens Elementary School. The meeting was an open discussion and was considered an “emergency meeting” because of the sudden announcement the...
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