Here is what we know about people charged during Myrtle Beach’s protest and curfew
The majority of people charged during the Myrtle Beach protests and curfew on Sunday were from the Grand Strand.
Police charged more than 20 people on Sunday for disorderly conduct and violating the curfew. According to online court records, all but two people were from the Myrtle Beach area. Court records of hometowns could not be found for five arrests.
Several protests and rallies happened in Myrtle Beach to protest police violence. A morning protest included a march from Plyler Park to the police department. An afternoon protest included police officials, including Chief Amy Prock, marching with protesters from the station to Ocean Boulevard.
Around 3 p.m., another group gathered near the police station. The atmosphere was more tense at this protest and the group blocked the vehicle entrance to the department. Until police — some SWAT members and others in riot gear — forced them to move after several warnings.
When police moved the protesters, several people were taken into custody.
A few of the protesters were released hours later, some with citations in hand.
The protesters continued to chant and hold signs peacefully across from the police until about 6:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., a citywide curfew went into place. Officers then marched and advanced on the crowd, causing people to scatter.
The officers pushed the crowd back away from Mr. Joe White Avenue toward city hall and then toward Kings Highway. An officer on a megaphone told the protesters the curfew was in effect and if they did not leave, they faced arrest. Police detained about a dozen people as they broke up the crowd.
The following people were arrested by police at the police station during the time of the protest. Their personal information and charges come from online court records and Myrtle Beach police data.
- David Landan Arail, white man, 20 years old, of Murrells Inlet, charged with disorderly conduct.
Kaisha Elaine Galigher, black woman, 20 years old, of Loris, charged with disorderly conduct.
Noah Samuel Spadone, black man, 20 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with disorderly conduct.
Janiya Lien Riley, black woman, 19 years old, unknown hometown, charged with disorderly conduct.
Marissa Paige Simons, white woman, 26 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with disorderly conduct.
Jenaysia Lenzi Crane, black woman, 26 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with disorderly conduct.
Alexander James Sullivan, white man, 19 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with disorderly conduct.
The following people were charged at various locations for curfew violations. Their personal information and charges come from online court records and Myrtle Beach police data.
Patrick William Shelley, white man, 22 years old, of Georgetown, charged with violating an executive order.
Zachariah Deondre McCray, black man, 25 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
Trayasia Monique Singleton, black woman, 23 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
Shakira Brockington, black woman, 35 years old, of Conway, charged with violating an executive order.
Patrice Denise Gantt, black woman, 37 years old, of Hampton, Virginia, charged with violating an executive order.
Elijh Rahzail Keundre Wortham, black man, 20 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
Andrew David Stewart, white man, 33 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
William Carl Donahue, white man, 36 years old, of Murrells Inlet, is charged with enforcement and remedies of regarding executive ordinance.
Akira Lakyn Skipper, Asian woman, 29 years old, of Pawleys Island, charged with violating an executive order.
Curt Justin Miller, black man, 38 years old, of Hampton, Virginia, charged with violating an executive order.
Misty Dawn Hall, white woman, 45 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
Stephen Kenneth Hitt, white man, 28 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
Three juveniles were charged with violating an executive order.
Darrell Claude Hill, black man, 22 years old, of Myrtle Beach, charged with violating an executive order.
Lamont Henry Baxter, black man, 27 year old, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, charged with violating an executive order.
Josiah Patrick Ivey, black man, 21 years old , of Syracuse, New York, charged with violating an executive order.
Christopher Eugene Hall, white man, 20 years old, of Battelboro, Vermont, charged with violating an executive order.
Late Monday, Myrtle Beach police stated there were general treats against the police department and encouraging violence against officers. There were also threats of violence form people in the protest group and that individuals were picking up and holding rocks.
Police intelligence also determined there could be groups coming to Myrtle Beach with violent intent, according to the department. There was also a threat of an explosive device at the Oak Street department.
This story was originally published June 1, 2020 at 12:09 PM.
