Crime & Safety

Mother Accused of Kidnapping Charged Thursday

Megan Marie Briggs, 19, of Summerville allegedly kidnapped her daughter in July.

The mother accused of kidnapping her daughter in July will face charges of kidnapping Thursday, according to Summerville Police.

Megan Marie Briggs, 19, of Summerville will be charged with burglary first degree, kidnapping and grand larceny charges for allegedly taking her 2-year-old daughter from her great-grandparents, taking their car and fleeing across state lines. The great-grandparents have custody of the child. 

An Amber Alert was posted in an attempt to find the toddler in July.

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According to police, Briggs was taken from North Carolina and brought to Summerville Police custody Wednesday. 

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