North Charleston infant found dead in apartment leads to mother’s arrest

A child’s death inside a North Charleston apartment has triggered a criminal case and an internal police review after officers discovered what they described as unsafe and unsanitary living conditions. The 11-month-old…

New Jersey woman convicted in $15K PPP fraud scheme tied to Charleston ring

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A federal jury has convicted a New Jersey woman in a COVID-19 relief fraud case involving a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan submitted on behalf of a…

Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Sentencing of Charleston Man Marks Major Milestone in Takedown of Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

Wemh is among 27 of 32 defendants who have pleaded guilty in the case and among 20 sentenced to prison. The case is the result of a major drug trafficking investigation dubbed…

Charleston Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine

Evidence presented to the court showed that a K-9 trained to detect narcotics alerted on a package at a mail shipping center in Louisville, Kentucky. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for…

CBP Officers Continue Recovering Stolen Vehicles at Charleston and Savannah Seaports

SAVANNAH, GA. – So far in the 2024 federal fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted 18 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $1.1 million dollars during outbound enforcement…

Charleston Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fleeing Cops with Illegal Gun

CHARLESTON, SC – Joshua Nathaniel Strader, 41, from Charleston, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges of possession of a firearm by a felon…

North Charleston Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Maurice “Black” Adams, a 29-year-old North Charleston resident, was sentenced to 198 months in federal prison following his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Adams faced charges for…

Charleston Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Weapon Violation

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dontrell Lamar Watson, 34, of Charleston, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon. Evidence presented to the court…

Charleston Powerball Ticket Hits $150,000 Prize

COLUMBIA, SC — A Powerball ticket sold in Charleston has won $150,000 in the drawing held on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The lucky ticket was purchased at King Street Station, located at…

Charleston Woman Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearm

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Cassandra Lee Lovely, 34, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in acquisition of firearms. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 1,…

Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Joshua Azale Mitchell, 21, of Charleston, was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for stealing firearms…

Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

CHARLESTON, W.Va. Karl Lamont Funderburk, 37, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, conspiracy to…

Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Telisa Rene McCauley, 31, of Charleston, was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams…

$20k Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in South Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, OH – Chester Nibert of Springfield won a $20,000 prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Precious Diamonds scratch-off. The winning ticket was purchased at Flagway #19, located at 40…

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Gun Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Doran King Burroughs Jr., 23, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of firearms. According to…

United States Attorney Will Thompson to Hold Press Conferences in Huntington and Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson, along with law enforcement partners, will hold a pair of press conferences on Monday, December 19, 2022, to announce outcomes in three high-profile cases.…

Charleston Man Ordered to Pay Restitution for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Malik Breckenridge, 26, of Charleston, was ordered today to pay $41,666 in restitution and sentenced to five years of federal probation, including eight months on home detention, for wire…

Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Denise Marie Cottrill, 64, of Charleston, was sentenced today to two years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with…

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Announces Ongoing Growth with a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for The Charleston, South Carolina Market

Multi-Unit franchise agreement with local entrepreneur to open five locations with the first opening in Charleston, October 2021! West Palm Beach, FL (-) The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, an award winning and…

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Comes to Charleston, South Carolina

(-) Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is one of the fastest growing BBQ and hot dog chains in America. With 43 units across the United States and food trucks on the road…

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