MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Berkeley County deputies ramped up traffic enforcement over Memorial Day weekend, issuing more than 150 citations and making several arrests during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, according to data released Tuesday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
From May 22 to May 24, deputies focused on speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations as part of a countywide safety operation. Speeding accounted for the largest share of citations, officials said. Deputies also issued 113 warnings during the three‑day period.
In addition to traffic stops, the sheriff’s office reported several arrests and investigations tied to the holiday patrols, including two arrests for wanted subjects, two ICE warrants, a habitual traffic offender case, and the recovery of a stolen dirt bike. Eleven vehicles and motorbikes were towed…