Deputies: Man uses handcuffs as weapon during arrest Keith Cochran (Source: Al Cannon Detention Center) By Live 5 Web Staff | May 10, 2021 at 1:12 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 3:46 PM
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriffâs Office says they have arrested a man who tried to fight deputies while being arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Charleston County jail records show Keith Cochran, 43, has been arrested and charged with one count of malicious injury to personal property less than $2,000, two counts of assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest, one count of littering less than 15 lbs., and one count of possessing less than 28 grams of marijuana.
Charleston Police investigate weekend violence that ended in shooting
VIDEO: Charleston Police investigate incidents that ended in downtown shooting By Live 5 Web Staff | May 10, 2021 at 1:55 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 6:51 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston Police say they are trying to determine who was involved in multiple incidents including a large fight and a shooting that injured five people early Sunday morning.
So far one person has been charged in connection with one of the incidents, police say.
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg released a brief statement Monday:
I’m proud of the work our police department did to bring this dangerous situation under control, and moving forward, we will continue to ensure they have the resources and support they need to keep our city and citizens safe.
Wrongful death suits name 2 Citadel cadets, downtown bars The estate of a 23-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on the evening of Feb. 14 on King Street is suing two Citadel cadets and two downtown bars in connection with the events that led to the crash. (Source: Live 5/File) By Live 5 Web Staff | May 10, 2021 at 1:10 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 4:56 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The estate of a 23-year-old woman who was struck and killed in downtown Charleston filed multiple lawsuits in her death.
The lawsuits concern the death of Hannah Frances Carpenter, a Florence County woman who died after being struck while crossing King Street on Feb. 15.
Family upset after man accused of murder is given $50,000 bond
VIDEO: Family upset after man accused of murder is given $50,000 bond By Nick Reagan | May 6, 2021 at 7:54 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 7:54 PM
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Four months after Jaylyn Kinloch-Williams was killed after a domestic dispute, his family came together to remember him Thursday afternoon. Kashawn Kinloch-Williams, Jaylyn’s brother, said his brother was focused on caring for his young child.
“He took care of everyone that was involved in the situation,” Kashawn Kinloch-Williams said.
According to the North Charleston police report, Jaylyn had been fighting with the mother of his child earlier in the day on January 8 at their shared apartment. She left, but hours later, the police report says, her stepfather and his brother came to the apartment. An argument among the men began that ended in an exchange of gunfire. The stepfather suffered multiple gunshot wounds and Kinloch-Williams
Suspect arrested for shooting that killed one, injured another at gentlemenâs club
VIDEO: Suspect arrested for shooting that killed one, injured another at gentlemenâs club By Ray Rivera | April 27, 2021 at 9:41 PM EDT - Updated April 27 at 11:26 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department has arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting at a gentlemenâs club that killed one man and injured another this past weekend.
Authorities announced the arrest of 38-year-old Melshaun Antwan Robinson of Charleston who has been charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.