May 3, 2013 | Car Accidents, Uncategorized
The Rock Hill Police Department was entertained last Thursday night when two patrol men ensued in a chase with two defendants, after they ran a stop sign while in their vehicle.
According to the police reports, the search began Thursday night and went well into the early morning hours. The scuffle started when the police observed three men run a st
op sign in their white Cadillac SUV. It was at that point that the officers tried to perform a routine traffic stop, the Cadillac sped away.
While running from the police, the defendants apparently crashed into a parked car, totalling their vehicle. They had to escape the car and began to flee on foot whilst the police were still after them. Only two of the men ran, and to the her man stayed behind and was subsequently detained.
Police were then forced to set up a perimeter with barriers to catch the fleeing defendants. This barrier extended all the way from heckle Boulevard to Crawford Road in Rock Hill. The police, still unable to find then men, then called in the K9 unit to finish the search. The dogs were able to pick up the men’s scent, but then lost track of the defendants after the wild goose chase.
The Rock Hill Police are still searching for these two men and would appreciate any help if you, or someone you know has details on the crime.
Sometimes people make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are accidental. In the event you, or someone you know is being charged with a crime, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney today. With our former prosecutor, J. Tyler Burns on your side, he will use his knowledge and skill learned from the other side to diligently argue your case for you. We can be reached at 803-548-4444 or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 3, 2013 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill motorcyclist and a van collided last month in Rock Hill, SC.
According to the police reports, the motorcyclist was driving on Anderson Road road on a Thursday afternoon when the weather was a little hazy.
The details are not yet finalized, but the reports state that the motorist some how crashed his motorcycle into the side of a Minivan. The damage to the Minivan and it’s driver was slight, but sadly the same can not be said for the motorcyclist.
The medics reported that the motorcyclist had to be airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center after the collision took place. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was taken to Piedmont Medical Center via ambulance.
This is something that is typical of a motorcycle accident. When a person on a motorcycle is involved in an accident with a driver of a vehicle, often time the motorcyclist is the one who suffers the brunt of the injuries. The reason is, because there is not enough to protect someone on a bike like there is with a car. With the injuries being so grave for bikers, the medics typically have them airlifted to the nearest hospital. Sadly, this bill can usually run anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 depending on the severity and the equipment used.
Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to discuss your options after you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Call us toll free at 877-374-5999. We are here to help you during this trying time.
May 2, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
Rock Hill Police searched for two men last Thursday morning who allegedly ran a stop sign, sped 
away from police, and struck a parked car, fleeing on foot. This occurred on Friedheim Road, and when the officer attempted to perform a traffic stop, the car sped away. Thereafter, the speeding car hit a parked car, and two of the men in the Cadillac ran; the other passenger stayed behind and was detained.
Police set up a perimeter in the area around Heckle Boulevard and Crawford Road, and the Rock Hill K9 unit searched for the men. The dogs eventually lost track of the suspects, and they are allegedly still on the loose.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in South Carolina, call Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a consultation. You can contact our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or contact us toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 2, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
Two people were arrested in Rock Hill after police report that they were in possession of heroin,
marijuana, and drug paraphernalia while staying at a motel in Rock Hill. Officers received an anonymous tip about possible drug activity in the second-floor room of the Quality Inn & Suites on Cherry Road.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the door partially open; and, after they knocked and announced themselves, a woman came to the door and reported that she was waiting for the man who was renting the room. Police found heroin, marijuana, and used syringes.
When the man and woman who were staying in the room returned, the woman admitted to the heroin being hers; however, the man would admit to nothing. Due to the fact that he let people use the room he was paying for to engage in drug activity, the police charged him with possession of marijuana.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in the northern region of South Carolina, give the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP a call at our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 2, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
Two South Carolina men were arrested, one of them being held at Taser-point, after police alleged
that they attacked two bar employees outside of a Rock Hill club. This occurred while the employees were taking out the trash. The police noticed this fight at around 10:00 p.m., according to a Rock Hill Police Report.
Officers ordered that the men back away from the victims, and told them to place their hands on the patrol car. One of the men has a girlfriend who worked in the club as a bartender, and he attacked one of the men because he suspected her of cheating on him with that man. Both men were thereafter charged with disorderly conduct and taken to jail, according to the report.
Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP if you or someone close to you has been charged with a criminal offense. We have a former prosecutor, a former police officer, and attorneys with a combined 75 years of experience to aid in your case. Call us at our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 2, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A truck driver from Sampson County, North Carolina has been charged with driving while impaired, involuntary manslaughter, and 
several other charges after a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a 7-year-old girl at a bus stop. The man also faces felony charges for passing a school bus, felony hit-and-run, and driving while impaired while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
The man was operating a logging truck on U.S. Highway 421, when he passed a stopped school bus, struck the child, and continued to drive. He works for a logging company near Autryville, NC about 30 miles away from the crash. Further, the man has multiple drug convictions in the past, along with a 2008 DWI conviction, and arrests for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine ingredients.
One of the major questions is why the trucking company allowed this man to operate logging vehicles when he was not fit to do so. Investigators are looking into the company’s service record, and the past service record.
A charge with DWI will be handed out to commercial drivers if they register over a 0.04 on the breath-test they are issued. It is a rule in North Carolina that there is a higher standard for commercial drivers and intoxicants within that person’s body. Therefore, if a tragic accident occurs while a commercial driver has been consuming alcohol, they may be deemed intoxicated at a lower rate than others, thus increasing the potential sentence.
If you have a question regarding a pending DWI charge in North Carolina, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can reach our Charlotte office at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
op sign in their white Cadillac SUV. It was at that point that the officers tried to perform a routine traffic stop, the Cadillac sped away.
