Frederick Renken, owner of Sea Fox Boats in Charleston County, S.C., faces charges of second-degree domestic violence from an incident on December 28, 2025, at the Dewberry Hotel. His wife alleged he struck her neck, grabbed her, threw her on a bed, and restricted her breathing, with police noting minor redness on her neck. Renken described a verbal and physical altercation after dinner and drinks, mentioning he was slapped, leading to his arrest and release on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.​
Prior Arrests
Renken has a history of legal issues, including DUI arrests in spring 2024 and early January 2025. The 2024 incident involved erratic driving in a Jaguar, slurred speech, and running red lights in Charleston. His latest DUI court date was set for February 5, 2025, in Mount Pleasant.​
Business Context
Sea Fox Boats drew scrutiny for a proposed industrial project on the former Baker Hospital site in North Charleston, involving rezoning opposed by the community. Former council members Jerome Heyward and Mike A. Brown faced federal indictments for alleged kickbacks tied to supporting the plan, though Renken has not been indicted.​
