– International gang member arrest Berkeley County
– Berkeley County traffic stop gang member arrest.
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In a recent incident in Moncks Corner, a traffic stop by a deputy from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) resulted in the arrest of an individual with ties to international organized crime.
On a routine patrol of Highway 52 and Highway 402, the deputy noticed a vehicle with a faulty taillight and decided to conduct a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the smell of marijuana emanating from the window. The driver, identified as Elmer Neftali Martinez-Escobar, a 31-year-old male, confessed to possessing marijuana inside the vehicle.
Upon running a check through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, it was revealed that Martinez-Escobar had connections to transnational criminal organisations and was a wanted fugitive from El Salvador for homicide. Additionally, the database indicated that he was a member of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang.
Subsequent to a probable cause search of the vehicle, law enforcement officers discovered a clear plastic bag containing approximately eight grams of marijuana. Martinez-Escobar was promptly arrested and charged with simple possession of marijuana.
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Following the identification of Martinez-Escobar’s criminal background, the Department of Justice was contacted at the behest of the FBI. Upon verification of the information by the agencies, a detainer was issued for Martinez-Escobar by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He was confirmed as a wanted illegal immigrant and is set to be transferred to their custody.
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis commended the deputy for their vigilance during the traffic stop, stating that it exemplified the importance of law enforcement training in identifying and apprehending criminal offenders. Sheriff Lewis expressed confidence in the dedication of his deputies to ensuring the safety of Berkeley County residents.
Martinez-Escobar is currently being held at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center pending further legal proceedings.
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– International gang member arrested during Berkeley County traffic stop
– International gang member arrested in Berkeley County traffic stop.
