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Two Fort Mill Men Arrested for Lancaster Burglaries

Nov 1, 2012 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Uncategorized

Two Fort Mill men have been arrested and charged in multiple burglaries that have been occurring in Lancaster lately. According to the Lancaster Sheriff’s Office, there have been several burglaries in Lancaster county over the past few weeks.

The two men, aged 18 and 20, have both been charged with three counts of breaking and entering into an automobile. The friends were caught and arrested in Fort Mill on October 15th. According to the police report, the Fort Mill Police Department had been informed of a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood across from Doby’s Bridge Road. When the officers went to investigate the report, the found the vehicle with the two men in it.

The men gave up a fight however, and the Fort Mill Police Department had to chase the men down in their patrol car. The defendants are currently awaiting trial.

Being charged with a crime is a very serious matter. It’s not about money. It’s about your freedom. Consequently, you want a serious criminal defense lawyer. One who is trained, experienced, and focused on criminal law. At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP, our criminal defense attorneys have extensive training and backgrounds in criminal law. Attorney Art Aiken has defended all types of criminal cases, up to and including murder, in both State and Federal Courts. Attorney Bea Hightower is a former public defender for Richland County. Attorney Tyler Burns is a former solicitor (prosecutor) for York County. Most law firms offer a single attorney and a paralegal. We offer a full service team of seasoned criminal defense lawyers. Contact us today at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll free.

 

Man Arrested in York County, SC for Stealing Lawn Equipment

Oct 31, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized

A resident of Chester County, SC was arrested on Friday after police report that he stole lawnmowers and other yard equipment throughout Chester and York counties.  According to police, the man was charged with three counts of grand larceny, and he is being held at the Chester County Detention Center.

Officers were called to a grading company after the owner reported that a lawnmower had been stolen.  The surveillance video pictured someone driving a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe, and it matched the description of the same car driven by someone who stole a trailer from a business about a week earlier according to the police report.

The man admitted to stealing the trailer and lawnmower, and York County officials found other stolen items on the man’s property.

If you have been charged with a crime in York County, or anywhere in South Carolina, call the law offices of Reeves Aiken & Hightower for a full understanding of your rights.  You can call our York County office at 803-548-4444, or Toll Free at 877-374-5999 for a one-on-one consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.