Berkeley County detectives arrest 5 amid investigation into thefts at Summerville area businesses

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Five people have been arrested following an investigation into a string of thefts from businesses in the Summerville area.

Berkeley County Sheriff Lewis said through a news release Wednesday that $75,000 worth of property was stolen. While several individuals have been arrested, additional suspects are still wanted.

Detectives spent roughly two weeks investigating burglaries at businesses around the South Live Oak area, during which they executed 13 search warrants on locations throughout the tri-county region. Forty-eight felony charges were obtained on suspects connected to the thefts.

“Our detectives have worked day and night with our neighboring agencies to recover stolen property to return to victims and also to place the offenders in jail,” said Sheriff Lewis. “We are still actively looking into this case, and we are asking anyone with information to please come forward so we can continue to recover evidence.”

The following suspects were arrested in connection with the thefts:

• Clifton O’Neal Walsh, 39, of Alexander Circle in Summerville. Walsh is charged with burglary 2nd degree and two counts of grand larceny value $10,000 or more.
• Shelby Ann Pyatt, 32, of Forest Circle in Summerville. Pyatt is charged with two counts of burglary 2nd degree.
• Michael Alan White, 39, of Erskine Street in Ladson. White is charged with receiving stolen goods.
• Iain Douglas Carder, 26, of Pine Trail Road in Summerville. Carder is currently in Hill-Finklea on 19 charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and he has theft related charges pending.
• Brandon Dale Taylor, 22, of Roumillats Lane in Moncks Corner. Taylor is charged with Burglary 2nd degree and two counts of grand larceny value $10,000 or more.

Detectives are still searching for 56-year-old David Alan Briggs of Summerville and 41-year-old Diana Catherine Beylotte of Charleston. Both are wanted on charges of receiving stolen goods.

“This is an ongoing investigation with more charges and arrests to come,” the sheriff’s office said.

Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact the sheriff’s office by calling 843-719-4412.