HARDEEVILLE, S.C. – A Florida man is facing multiple charges after a Sept. 5 traffic stop in Hardeeville led officers to connect him to a string of car break-ins in the area.
Authorities say John Williams III, 29, of Jacksonville, was pulled over around 3:20 p.m. in a vehicle previously linked to several thefts in the Hilton Head Lakes and Argent Boulevard areas.
Following the stop, Williams was arrested and charged with:
Multiple counts of breaking into a motor vehicle
Financial transaction card theft and fraud
Receiving stolen goods
Tampering with a motor vehicle
Simple possession of marijuana
Driving without a South Carolina license
Hardeeville police said that further investigation revealed Williams’ possible involvement in similar incidents in Bluffton and Jasper County.
The Hardeeville Police Department emphasized its continued dedication to community safety and announced ongoing collaboration with local law enforcement partners to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
