Reckless driver suspected of alcohol use on highway

Heard on: Saluda County Sheriff and Police

02:02

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County units, county units, be advised on Johnston Highway in the area of (number withheld) Johnston Highway, there is a reckless driver headed towards Saluda.

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It will be a silver and Kia, license plate (number withheld).

00:19

Heading towards Saluda, the caller states that it is a hotel Mike.

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He stopped on his property,

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smelled of alcohol.

00:28

Hey, he's heading towards Saluda.

00:39

Where's the tag? I'm

00:46

running it.

00:51

Car 10, 2015 Chrysler, registered to a (name withheld) subject out of Lexington.

01:00

Decon fires, 1226 Chrysler, 1226.

01:08

Also notified highway.

01:15

Ten four.

01:25

Dispatch PD nine, how far is he out of town?

01:33

C9, I'm sure the caller is at (number withheld) Johnston Highway.

01:38

He lost sight of the vehicle after he passed the golf course.

01:45

Brian, he'll be in town in about five or 6 min .

01:51

10-4, I'm gonna hand down.

01:52

That one is well.

01:59

Dispatch C9, can you advise again that the color of the vehicle?

2026-10-16 02:59 UTC

Substance Use

Johnston Hwy, Johnston, SC 29832

Reckless driver suspected of alcohol use on highway

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a silver Kia on Johnston Highway near a residence, heading toward Saluda. The caller said the vehicle stopped on his property and the driver smelled of alcohol before continuing toward Saluda. Highway patrol was notified.

Reckless driver suspected of alcohol use on highway

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