Police arrested a suspect about 20 minutes after an armed robbery at Calhoun street and Coming Street early Monday morning.
Theodore Robert Nelson is charged with armed robbery, unlawful carrying of a handgun and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
Police were dispatched at 4:20 a.m. to Coming Street and Calhoun Street in reference to armed robbery in progress. When police arrived on scene, the victim told the officers he was just robbed of his iPhone by a man armed with a handgun.
The victim provided officers with a description of the suspect.
The officers found the suspect riding a lime green bicycle in the area of Coming Street and Radcliffe Street.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:35:05 GMT
Do you have your ticket? Tonight's Powerball jackpot is up to a record $600 million. No one matched Wednesday night's numbers, making today's jackpot the third largest in U.S. history. The largest
Tonight's Powerball jackpot is up to a record $600 million.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:22:02 GMT
Last night Senator Robert Ford sent media outlets his legal response to the state ethics committee. Earlier this month the committee said the Charleston Senator, "knowingly and willfully altered copies
The attorney for Ford said the charges stem from bookkeeping errors
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:36:52 GMT
Police are investigating a shooting in North Charleston. One person has been sent to the hospital after an apparent shooting at the Murphy's gas station on Rivers Avenue and Otranto Road. Officials tell
Police are investigating a shooting in North Charleston. One person has been sent to the hospital after an apparent shooting at the Murphy's gas station on Rivers Avenue and Otranto Road. Officials tell
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:57:35 GMT
Authorities are reporting few problems with the Spring Harley-Davidson motorcycle Rally along the Grand Strand. Troopers say no bikers have been killed so far during the weeklong event, but they warn
Authorities are reporting few problems with the Spring Harley-Davidson motorcycle Rally along the Grand Strand. Troopers say no bikers have been killed so far during the weeklong event, but they warn
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:08:57 GMT
A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines. The court ruled Lauren Proctor could go forward with her lawsuit
A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines. The court ruled Lauren Proctor could go forward with her lawsuit
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:52:35 GMT
The Charleston International Airport confirms Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing this morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston. The passengers are currently in Raleigh waiting to board
The Charleston International Airport confirms Delta flight 6194 made an emergency landing this morning about 9:15 after departing from Charleston.