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Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach

Georgetown County deputies searching for man who escaped arrest

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown County deputies are actively searching for a man wanted on a domestic violence charge Monday evening. The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office issued a manhunt for 49-year-old William Dempsey Cooper of Watford Place. Cooper escaped custody while deputies were in the process of arresting him Monday. Authorities attempted to use a K9 to track him but were unsuccessful. Drones have been used to aid in the s…See the Story

Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach barricade suspect tried running over person with van before standoff, report says

Coverage: 2 sources

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A suspect involved in a Myrtle Beach barricade situation last week tried running over someone with their van multiple times before the incident, according to a police report obtained by News13. Jennifer Gail Gatling, 75, was charged with obstructing justice. Michael James Gatling, 38, was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Myrtle Beach police responded at 9:06 a.m. on Friday to the 120…See the Story

Horry County · Horry County

Lawsuits in Brittanee Drexel case to be focus of Wednesday news conference

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A news conference has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to discuss lawsuits related to the disappearance and death of Brittanee Drexel. Drexel went missing while vacationing with friends in Myrtle Beach in April 2009. Her remains were found in May 2022 in a remote area of Georgetown County. Her killer, Raymond Moody, was arrested a week earlier. He pleaded guilty in October 2022 and is currently serving a life s…See the Story

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