Authorities Searching for Greenville Hit-and-Run Driver
Keep victim Daniel Tejeda in your prayers:
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is trying to find a driver who they say left the scene after striking a pedestrian Thursday night in Greenville.
Troopers say Daniel Tejeda, 47, was hit on South Washington Avenue at 9:08pm. Tejeda – who is from Simpsonville – was transported to Greenville Hospital System.
His condition is not known.
Troopers say Tejeda was on the sidewalk when a northbound vehicle hit him, struck and a manhole cover and fence, then left the scene on U.S. Highway 123.
The vehicle was described as a white possibly older model car. It may be a 1980’s Lincoln Towncar or Continental. The SCHP says the car would have damage to the front.
There’s a video report at the link that has a surveillance photo of the car. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME.
Three Wounded in Shooting Outside Cora’s Social Club
Three men sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds outside Cora’s Social Club just before 5 a.m. New Year’s Day. The shooting occurred following a fight inside the S. Washington Avenue club, Greenville County deputies said.
Deputies had gotten a call just prior to the shooting that there was a fight inside the club.
All three victims ended up at Greenville Hospital. Two drove themselves, one was driven by a friend.
The Sheriff’s Office says all three victims told investigators they did not know each other, nor the shooter. Deputies say one victim told them the shooter was a “young, light skinned black male who had been thrown out of the club just prior to the incident.“
The three victims were treated for the following injuries:
A 21-year-old man was wounded in his left thigh and right ankle. A 25-year-old man was wounded in his left knee. A 27-year-old man was wounded in his right thigh and left ring finer.
Witnesses were unhelpful in providing a more detailed description of the shooter.
Accused Wal-Mart Shoplifter Caught After Police Chase
If you have multiple outstanding warrants for your arrest, ripping off a Wal-Mart and committing a carjacking to make your escape probably isn’t the best idea. Apparently 35-year-old Illya Salter could have used that advice this afternoon.
Police said the suspect swung a pair of scissors at a worker who tried to detain him for shoplifting at a Wal-Mart on 6134 White Horse Road, according to warrants. The suspect then forced a man from his silver 2004 Toyota Camry, a warrant said. Deputies pursued the suspect in a brief car chase before he crashed into a tree on Sumter Street, said Lt. Scott Wilson of the Greenville County Sherriff’s Office.
During the chase, Salter reportedly hit several vehicles. One person had to be hospitalized, deputies said. WYFF4 spoke to witnesses at the scene:
Witnesses said police eventually used a Taser to subdue Salter.
“When he made the left, he couldn’t make it,” said Gary Stokes. “He skidded on rubber on one tire gone and went under the fence. I went out the back door and jumped the fence to see where he was while they were chasing him.”
Salter is being held at Greenville County Detention Center. Inmate holds indicate he was wanted in connection with fraud involving Anderson County Bank and a shoplifting and assault in Greer. Charges pending as of 9:30 p.m. Saturday included forgery, two counts of armed robbery, possessing a weapon during a violent crime, shoplifting, trespassing, carjacking, driving under suspension, and failure to stop for a blue light.
Salter is expected back in court on Feb. 26, 2010.
Armed Robbery & Kidnapping Suspects Still At Large
The passenger who fled during a random traffic stop in Greenville Monday night has been identified as 
18-year-old Frederick Downer, a suspect in the kidnapping and shooting that occurred on White Horse Road Sunday. Greenville County deputies are also seeking 27-year-old Cassandra Mitchell in connection with Sunday’s kidnapping.
News Channel 7 provided the following photos of the suspects:
The Sheriff’s Office Armed Robbery Unit is assigned to this case and has signed ten warrants on Downer charging him with three counts of Armed Robbery and Kidnapping, two counts of Assault with Intent to Kill, and one count each of Criminal Conspiracy and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. Warrants have also been issued for Mitchell charging her with three counts of Armed Robbery and Kidnapping, with one count of Criminal Conspiracy.
Frederick Downer and Cassandra Mitchell may be armed. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s office or Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME.
Manhunt Launched Near Woodside Community
When authorities stopped a vehicle following a chase Monday night, little did they know they were moments away from launching a manhunt. The driver, 33-year-old Jerry Marsh, was detained at about 8:30 p.m., but the passenger had other ideas:
The chase started on West Blue Ridge Drive, near White Horse Road. According to a Sheriff’s Office spokesman, a car was stopped and a man jumped out and ran. The unidentified man has led police on a near three hour foot pursuit through the area and near the Woodside community.
A search perimeter was set up in the area near Arch Street between Pendleton Road and West Blue Ridge Drive, off White Horse Road, Fox Carolina reports. The search included Greenville County Sheriff’s deputies and K-9 units.
The suspect has not been identified and may be armed.
The search was called off before midnight.
Update, Dec. 15, 2009:
[Jerry Marsh, the driver of the vehicle, has been charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. His bond was set at $2,500. The suspect still being sought by authorities is 18-year-old Frederick Downer of Greenville. He is also suspected in the shooting that occurred Sunday on White Horse Road.]