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BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WCSC) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office says two people have been arrested after an investigation into criminal activity and stolen property.
Scott William Whiteley, 42, of Goose Creek, was charged with sex offender registry violation, resisting arrest, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, receiving stolen property and financial transaction card fraud.
Detectives said they discovered Whiteley frequently changing the tags on a vehicle and determined the tags had been stolen.
During the investigation, the sheriff’s office said Whiteley had failed to attend a sex offender registration appointment and had a prior conviction for second-degree sexual assault of a child under 16.
Agents said that when they tried to arrest Whiteley, he fled from police. Agents later found him hiding in the attic of the house.
Agents said they found a stolen government license plate and a large number of credit cards that appeared to have been stolen during a search of the home.
Whiteley’s girlfriend, Tia Marie Humberston, 39, was also arrested and charged with interfering with and hindering officers during the service of a warrant.
Deputies said Whiteley faces extradition to Wisconsin for violating the sex offender registry.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said more charges could be filed against the duo.
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