Berkeley County, SC – Deputies in Berkeley County are searching for a man accused of assaulting a deputy during a confrontation in Moncks Corner on Thursday night.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on October 16 in the area of Cypress Forest Drive. Deputies responded to a call about an unknown disturbance when Sango Huwaa Mosia Asante allegedly became aggressive and attacked a responding officer.
A struggle broke out before Asante reportedly fled the scene on foot. Despite a search involving K9 units, deputies were unable to locate him. Authorities say Asante is wanted for Resisting Arrest with Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information on Asante’s whereabouts to contact investigators at (843) 719-4505. Officials did not report any injuries to deputies involved in the altercation.
Residents in the Moncks Corner area are encouraged to remain alert as the search continues.
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