Crime & Safety
Berkeley County, SC Mother Arrested After Halloween Event Fight
Moncks Corner, SC – A Halloween event in Berkeley County turned chaotic Friday night after a fight involving multiple attendees escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement, resulting in a moth
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-26T17:47:06.374Z
Moncks Corner, SC – A Halloween event in Berkeley County turned chaotic Friday night after a fight involving multiple attendees escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement, resulting in a mother's arrest and a deputy deploying his Taser.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff 's Office, deputies were called into action Friday, Oct. 23, during a Halloween gathering at 149 Rudd Road in Ridgeville, northwest of Charleston.
An off duty deputy working the event responded to a reported physical altercation involving several attendees and encountered a large crowd.
Mother Allegedly Interferes With Deputy Authorities said deputies attempted to remove a juvenile who had become verbally confrontational and allegedly refused repeated instructions from law enforcement and event staff.
When a deputy attempted to take the juvenile into custody, his mother, identified as Summer Dale Walsh, 44, of Ladson, allegedly intervened.
Investigators said Walsh physically grabbed the deputy and continued interfering while attempting to free her son after he was handcuffed.
According to the sheriff's office, Walsh was taken to the ground for detention but allegedly began kicking the deputy.
The deputy then deployed his Taser and took Walsh into custody.
Large Crowd Surrounds Deputy Authorities reported that a large crowd surrounded the deputy during the confrontation, with several unidentified individuals allegedly attempting to interfere.
Additional fights reportedly broke out, but those involved left before investigators could question them.
Several bystanders assisted the deputy in escorting Walsh and the juvenile to a patrol vehicle.
Woman Faces Assault Charge Walsh was transported to the Hill Finklea Detention Center on a charge of assault on law enforcement.
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis thanked citizens who assisted during the incident and emphasized the importance of complying with lawful police commands.
The sheriff's office continues investigating and is asking anyone with additional information to come forward.
Walsh is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.