Crime & Safety

Summerville Man Charged in September Burglary

Charleston Police caught up with the Summerville man accused of breaking into a John's Island home this past September

Charleston Police on Thursday announced the arrest of Mikell Todd Nelson II, 27, of Springview Lane, Summerville, on charges of burglary and 2nd degree grand larceny.

Nelson is accused of breaking into a home on August Road on John's Island and stealing electronics and a rifle, according to a police statement.

Last week . Department Public Information Officer Charles Francis confirmed that a tip from an area resident led to the Nelson's arrest.

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