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Sheriff Carl Ritchie defended his agency's response to the deaths of two toddlers in Ladson, stating deputies followed policy despite a radio dispute. Justine May faces homicide charges after her children died of starvation, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
A crash on Ladson Road near Industrial Center Drive around 11:45 a.m. killed Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Hendricks, 33, who was on duty. A 2018 Ford pickup registered to CCSO was traveling west and collided with a 2023 Volvo tractor-trailer traveling east; the Ford driver died and the Volvo driver was injured. Ladson Road was closed for hours as the South Carolina Highway Patrol investigates. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office extended condolences, noting Hendricks previously served there.
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage showing a former deputy assaulting a suspect during a car pursuit in October. The deputy, James "Hank" Carter, was immediately fired after the footage was reviewed, and his supervisor, Tim Carroll, was demoted for mishandling the incident. In the video, Carter can be seen hitting the suspect multiple times in the face after he had tripped and fallen. The victim claims Carter used a racial slur during the altercation, and Carter can be heard acknowledging that the victim lost consciousness while being struck. Carter has been charged with assault and misconduct in office, and the investigation is ongoing.
The man accused of shooting two people, including a Charleston County Sheriff's Office deputy, on Johns Island, South Carolina, has been found deceased after a nearly 30-hour manhunt. The suspect, Ernest Burbage III, was located at a residence where he was spotted the previous night. After a robot and K9 unit were sent inside, Burbage exited the home holding a high-powered rifle and was engaged by law enforcement. During the confrontation, K9 Rico, a police dog, was killed, and Burbage was shot and died at the scene. The search for Burbage began after an argument with his girlfriend escalated into random shootings.
Master Deputy James Gilbreath of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office was shot in the head during a standoff on Johns Island, South Carolina. Gilbreath, a member of the agency's SWAT tactical team, is currently undergoing evaluation at MUSC. The suspect, Ernest Robert Burbage III, is considered armed and dangerous and is wanted in connection with two shootings. The sheriff's office is urging residents in the area to stay indoors while authorities search for Burbage, with assistance from SWAT teams and other law enforcement agencies. Several schools in the area have closed as a precaution.
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is offering a $10,000 reward for the capture of Ernest Robert Burbage III, a shooting suspect wanted for attempted murder in connection with two shootings on Johns Island. Deputies believe Burbage is still in the area and have urged residents to report any information. The search prompted the closure of several schools and public facilities, and residents are advised to stay indoors and be vigilant. One deputy was injured during the search but is expected to recover. SWAT teams from multiple agencies are assisting in the manhunt.
A Charleston County Sheriff's deputy, Master Deputy James Gilbreath, has been released from the hospital after being shot in the head during a manhunt for shooting suspect Ernest Robert Burbage III on Johns Island, South Carolina. The suspect, wanted for attempted murder, was later confirmed dead. The sheriff's office released a photo of the blood-stained cap worn by Gilbreath at the time of the shooting. The incident prompted the closure of several schools in the area, and SWAT teams from multiple agencies assisted in the search.
Charleston International Airport temporarily suspended commercial flights after a helicopter belonging to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office crashed. The pilot, who was the only person onboard, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The extent of delayed arrivals and departures is displayed on flight status monitors inside the airport.