February 14, 2006
CONTACT: L/Cpl. STEVE SLUDER, 803-896-8144
HIGHWAY PATROL ARRESTS HOMICIDE SUSPECT
DURING ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) Highway Patrol arrested a homicide suspect this afternoon from North Carolina after a routine traffic stop on I-85 in Greenville County.
A trooper had stopped a 2006 Toyota Camry for following too closely around the 44 mile marker. During the course of the stop, the trooper discovered that the vehicle was stolen. The driver, Charles D. Dickerson, 39, Raleigh, N.C., was placed under arrest. The trooper then received notification that Dickerson was a fugitive wanted for homicide by the Raleigh Police Department.
Dickerson has been transported to the Greenville Law Enforcement Center where he is in the custody of the Greenville Sheriff’s Office awaiting extradition back to Raleigh.
Media inquiries:
Any questions regarding the homicide charges should be directed to the Raleigh Police Department 919-890-3335.
Questions regarding the traffic stop should be directed to L/Cpl. Steve Sluder of the Highway Patrol at 803-896-8144.
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