Camping Ordinance Violations Lead to Two Arrests in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Police Department SC

Myrtle Beach, SC — Two individuals were arrested early Friday morning after Myrtle Beach police reported ordinance violations involving camping on property not zoned for camping along Broadway Street.

According to police records, Mary P Brackett, 46, and David Laverne Sheppard, 67, were each arrested at approximately 6:15 a.m. November 13 in the 900 block of Broadway Street. Both were charged with violating a city ordinance prohibiting inhabiting or camping on property not zoned for camping.

Records show the incident occurred in the 900 block of Broadway Street, while citations associated with the case were issued at 933 Broadway Street.

In addition to the arrests, both individuals were cited for violating Myrtle Beach’s ordinance regarding inhabiting or camping on property not designated for camping activities.

No additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident was immediately available.

Officials encourage residents and visitors to be aware of local ordinances, including Myrtle Beach’s restrictions on camping or inhabiting property not zoned for camping.

All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

 


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