Driver Flees Scene After Striking Student on E-bike
A 15-year-old James Island Charter High School student was hospitalized following a hit-and-run incident.
Charleston Crime News
For readers in Charleston, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety trends. Reporting tracks incidents and the policies that shape how the city addresses them.
Drug Crime
Charleston Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Drug Shooting
Susan Lee Wright faces multiple charges following a deadly altercation on South Street that left one man dead.
Crime — General
Manigault to Face Bond Hearing in Charleston Murder Case
A Charleston bond hearing for Richard Manigault is set for October 14 following murder and armed robbery charges.
Accidents
Structure Fire Closes Charleston Roads
Authorities have shut down a section of Ashley River Road following a fire at a local apartment complex.
Law Enforcement
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Charleston Police Department Launches Public Service Survey
The Charleston Police Department is seeking community feedback to improve its public services through a new online survey.
Sex Crimes
Charleston Deputies Arrest Man After Violent Pursuit
A kidnapping suspect was taken into custody after a chase that ended in a collision near the Ashley River Memorial Bridge.
More in Crime
Regular subjects here include criminal investigations, court proceedings, department policies and shifts in public safety data. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. The intersection of department oversight and evolving safety strategies remains a defining feature of the local justice landscape. Ongoing developments in case files and department staffing levels influence the volume of coverage more than any other factor.