Berkeley County deputies seek public’s help to locate man who assaulted deputy during traffic stop

Berkeley County deputies seek public’s help to locate man who assaulted deputy

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man who assaulted a deputy and fled during a traffic stop on Thursday, Nov.

Details of the incident

Deputies are searching for Kofi Amartei Opoku Nkromah, 39, of Rebecca Lane in Moncks Corner. The incident happened just before 6 a.m. when a deputy stopped Nkromah on Old Mill Road near St. Stephen for failing to maintain lanes and disregarding a stop sign.

During the stop, investigators say Nkromah gave false information about his identity. When deputies tried to detain him, he assaulted a deputy and ran away on foot.

The injured deputy received treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation.

Background information

Authorities report Nkromah has outstanding warrants issued by the South Carolina Highway Patrol for resisting arrest and is known to be a violent offender.

Call to action

Anyone with information about Nkromah’s location is urged to contact Berkeley County Dispatch at 843-719-5065.

"Anyone with information about Nkromah’s whereabouts is urged to contact Berkeley County Dispatch at 843-719-5065."

Summary: Berkeley County deputies are actively searching for Kofi Nkromah following an assault during a traffic stop, urging the public to report any information on his whereabouts.

The Post and Courier — 2025-11-07