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Man grabs trick-or-treating girl, follows other children in van on Halloween night, police say
By Linda Foster
Man jumps into pond to avoid arrest during S.C. traffic stop
Linda Foster
Linda Foster
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Linda Foster has spent the last 6 years immersing herself in Augusta's community news, focusing on initiatives and stories that highlight local residents. A graduate of Emmanuel College with a degree in Communication, she previously worked at a community radio station, where she developed her passion for grassroots storytelling.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - A man took off from a traffic stop in South Carolina on Friday and ended up in a pond before police took him into custody.Myrtle Beach police said the suspect took off from a traffic stop near Farrow Parkway. Police said the situation is resolved and there is no ongoing threat to the public.Ray Antonino says the situation unfolded around noon in the Cresswind community off Farrow Parkway.Antonino said he saw the man running at full speed before jumping into the pond. He said it was crazy to watch the scene unfold from his home.Video Antonino shared shows the man coming out of the water before officers take him into custody.Mark McCracken also shared video with WMBF News that shows the scene from a different angle.Authorities have not released the person’s name or what charges he may face.The Horry County Police Department helped take the man into custody.
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