Georgetown County Authorities Apprehend Two Suspects Linked to Multi-Month Regional Crime Spree and High-Speed Chase

Georgetown County deputies arrested Kemonte Holmes and a juvenile for a series of thefts and a high-speed chase involving a stolen SUV and commercial cargo.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 17, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from WMBF News

Resolution to a Persistent Community Threat

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has successfully disrupted a localized criminal network responsible for a wave of thefts that plagued residents throughout the early months of 2026. Sheriff Carter Weaver confirmed on Tuesday that 18-year-old Kemonte Holmes and a juvenile accomplice are now in custody, bringing an end to a series of investigations that began with a cluster of vehicle break-ins in late January. The coordinated arrests signify a significant victory for regional law enforcement, which had been tracking the pair across county lines following several brazen encounters.

The Big Dam Swamp Community Targeted

The investigation initially focused on the Big Dam Swamp Community, where multiple residents reported unauthorized entries into their vehicles during a period of heightened criminal activity. Investigators believe the suspects systematically targeted residential driveways to extract valuables, creating a sense of unease within the rural enclave. By meticulously documenting the timeline of these January incidents, deputies were able to establish a pattern of behavior that eventually linked the pair to more serious felony offenses involving motor vehicle theft and interstate transport of stolen property.

Escalation to High-Speed Pursuit and Evasion

The nature of the suspects' activities escalated dramatically in February when they were allegedly spotted operating a stolen SUV taken from Big Dam Drive. The vehicle became the center of a high-speed pursuit involving the Horry County Police Department, which chased the SUV into the Loris area. During the high-stakes encounter, the driver lost control and crashed the vehicle, allowing both occupants to flee into nearby woods on foot. Despite their temporary escape, the recovery of the vehicle provided a goldmine of evidence, including a television previously reported stolen from an 18-wheeler.