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Days after woman's body found along road, arrest made in deadly Jasper County hit and run

Charles Lamont Stevenson has been arrested for involvement in a deadly hit-and-run back on July 31.

Days after woman's body found along road, arrest made in deadly Jasper County hit and run

Charles Lamont Stevenson has been arrested for involvement in a deadly hit-and-run back on July 31.

ANYONE WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - IS ASKED TO CALL GLYNN COUNTY POLI. CE RIGHT NOW - A PEDESTRIAN DEATH INVESTIGATION - IN JASPER COUNTY. A RIDGELAND WOMANS BODY WAS FOUND ON THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY 336 EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ACCORDING TO THE JASP ER COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE MARKESHIA DUPONT WAS F
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Days after woman's body found along road, arrest made in deadly Jasper County hit and run

Charles Lamont Stevenson has been arrested for involvement in a deadly hit-and-run back on July 31.

Update on 8/12 at 5:11 a.m.:The Jasper County Sheriff's Office says the man wanted in connection a deadly hit-and-run has been arrested. Charles Lamont Stevenson was taken into custody on Wednesday. He is accused of a hit-and-run as well as Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent. Original Story:A Ridgeland woman's body was found on the side of Highway 336 early Saturday morning.According to Jasper County Coroner Willie P. Aiken, the woman, who has been identified as 27-year-old Markeshia DuPont, was found shortly after 6 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene due to "injuries sustained." The Jasper County Sheriff's Department said at this time, it appears this may have been a hit and run. They added they are assisting the South Carolina Highway Patrol until they get an official autopsy report. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Update on 8/12 at 5:11 a.m.:

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office says the man wanted in connection a deadly hit-and-run has been arrested. Charles Lamont Stevenson was taken into custody on Wednesday.

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He is accused of a hit-and-run as well as Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent.

Original Story:

A Ridgeland woman's body was found on the side of Highway 336 early Saturday morning.

According to Jasper County Coroner Willie P. Aiken, the woman, who has been identified as 27-year-old Markeshia DuPont, was found shortly after 6 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene due to "injuries sustained."

The Jasper County Sheriff's Department said at this time, it appears this may have been a hit and run. They added they are assisting the South Carolina Highway Patrol until they get an official autopsy report.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.