SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A multi-agency sweep that involved four Lowcountry agencies led to 13 arrests, the Summerville Police Department announced Wednesday.
Thirty-five officers from the Summerville Police Department, Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, and
the Summerville-Dorchester Metro Units served ten warrants during the operation.
The overall goal was to improve public safety, reduce crime, and promote cooperation between agencies.
During the sweep, officials apprehended Johnny Johnson for a warrant that included charges for possession of more than 2 grams of fentanyl, failure to stop for blue lights, and driving under suspension in Dorchester County.
When apprehended, Johnson had failed to stop when officers initiated a traffic stop, and a vehicle pursuit ensued before Johnson fled on foot. He was captured shortly after.
In addition, Johnson was wanted on over 11 outstanding warrants, including 8 felony and misdemeanor charges from the Summerville Police Department, one violent aggravated assault charge with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), and other warrants from the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD), South Carolina Port Police (SCPPP), and the state of Georgia.
Officials said warrants for incidents at Best Buy are also being reviewed and may result in additional charges against Johnson.
Chief Douglas Wright stated, "We are all stronger when we work together for the greater good. If you know you are wanted by law enforcement, it would be in your best interest to turn yourself in to prevent us from showing up at your home, place of business, or stopping you in transit, and arresting you. It is most advantageous for wanted people to cooperate with the authorities." ...read more read less
