Nov 28, 2012 | Assault and Battery, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A York, South Carolina man was shot in the back in Rock Hill last Monday night. The man said that he was walking to a house on Fargo Street, in Rock Hill, when he heard something rustle behind him. When he spun around, there was a man in a black hooded jacket; when the victim attempted to run, he was shot in the back.
He ran to a woman’s house, stating that he had been shot. He was taken to Carolinas Medical Center where he is listed in good condition. The gunman has not yet been identified.
Once the gunman is apprehended, he could be liable for the victim’s medical expenses. If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of accident, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. Here, we know your rights. You can contact our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 28, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
Last week, York County drug agents searched a man’s apartment and found Psychedelic mushrooms and anabolic steroids. Initially the agents stopped the man in his vehicle because the license plate of his car had a tinted cover. When the deputies approached the car, they noticed an open container of Ciroc vodka and the man had cocaine and almost $500 on him.
Due the alleged suspicion aroused, officers obtained a search warrant to search the man’s home where they found 2.5 grams of cocaine, .8 grams of MDMA (or ecstasy) , 8.8 grams of psilocybin mushrooms (or “magic mushrooms”), Xanax, Marijuana, and about 30 dose units of Anabolic Steroids.
The man is being held in the York County Detention Center on a $26,882.50 bond. He is being charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute, possession of Xanax with intent to distribute, possession of Psilocybin mushrooms with intent to distribute, possession of anabolic steroids with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and violation of the ABC law.
South Carolina and officials within state borders must abide by the 4th Amendment when it comes down to vehicle and property searches. If you or a loved one has been involved in a police search, it is important to ensure that all proper procedures were followed. Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a consultation. You can call our Fort Mill office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 27, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
Lancaster,South Carolina deputies report that they apprehended two people who were allegedly running a methamphetamine lab in a stolen car. This occurred when a deputy was patrolling through a property at Stevens Park in Kershaw when he ran the plates of a car that was reported to have been stolen from Berkeley County, South Carolina.
The couple, a man from Charleston, and a woman from Kershaw were discovered; the man was found to also have an outstanding warrant from Charleston, SC. When police investigated the scene, they found evidence of a methamphetamine lab, including plastic tubing, ice rocks, drain cleaner, and glass bottles. There was also meth and marijuana found in the woman’s purse.
If you or someone close to you has been charged in connection with possession of a controlled substance or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, & Hightower, LLP. You can contact our Baxter Village, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or contact us toll-free at 877-374-5999 for a consultation.
Nov 27, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
A Lancaster, SC man was being arrested for an outstanding warrant when he escaped from a Lancaster, SC Deputy’s patrol car. This incident reportedly occurred at 1:13 a.m., according to the police report.
The man was riding his bicycle down the road, and looking into businesses in the area. As the deputies closed in on him, viewing his “suspicious” activity, he rode his bike between the buildings. Followed closely by police, they decided to stop him. When the man’s identification card was put through the system, they discovered he had an outstanding family court warrant.
After news of this warrant was heard by the man, the report states that he took off running. The deputies called for him to cease his escape, but he did not listen. The man slipped as he approached Airport Road, and deputies were able to apprehend him.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for an outstanding warrant, or any other criminal charge in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Kershaw, Chester, Indian Land, or Clover, South Carolina, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. We can be contacted for a consultation at our Fort Mill, Baxter Village, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 27, 2012 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
A UPS driver was arrested after deputies say she was stealing packages that contained prescription medication. The Lancaster, South Carolina woman is being charged with three counts of theft of a controlled substance, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.
The woman was a delivery driver for UPS at the time of the thefts and is charged with stealing the packages that she was responsible for delivering. The report states that she took the packages because they contained controlled substances.
If you or a loved one has been charged in connection with a theft or a charge in connection with controlled substances in the northern South Carolina region, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can call our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 27, 2012 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Uncategorized
Two people, a man and a woman, were arrested in Lancaster County after allegedly robbing a Kershaw bank last Thursday. The incident took place at the Williams Financial on East Richland Street around 1:00 p.m., according to the Lancaster Sheriff’s office. The two were charged with armed robbery. The man was also charged with possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Deputies reported that the man walked into the bank, displayed his handgun and demanded money. The woman was reported to have been waiting outside in the car. The man left the bank, after tellers handed him some money, and the couple drove off. The two were taken to the Lancaster County Detention Center.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a violent crime, it is important that you have an strong defense team. Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can schedule a consultation by calling our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
