Charleston County deputies apprehend man wanted in New York

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)—Charleston County deputies recently apprehended a man wanted on charges in New York since 2021.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that Paul Etzel was in the county, so Deputy Micah Cox began investigating. Etzel was found shortly after on James Island and taken into custody.

He was taken to the Charleston Executive Airport Tuesday, where New York State Police Department officers retained custody of him.

Etzel was flown back to New York, where he faces charges, including driving while intoxicated in the fifth degree and bail jumping.

“This successful operation underscores the strong partnership between local and state law enforcement, ensuring that justice is maintained across jurisdiction,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.