On June 30, 2024, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Minor Run Rd. in Edward regarding an ongoing domestic dispute. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a fire inside an unoccupied single wide mobile home on the property and immediately requested the fire department to respond.
While attempting to extinguish the fire, an aggressive dog approached deputies in a threatening manner and was subsequently tased. The owner was able to secure the dog without further incident. Deputies and fire personnel were able to extinguish the fire. This investigation is still on going.
Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding suspected drug sale/use or any other crime to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111. You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit confidential tips online at www.p3tips.com/195. Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.
