Laura Elizabeth Warwick, 36, from Summerville, faces serious charges after allegedly exposing herself and harassing children at a playground near Haven Oaks Apartments in Dorchester County.​
Incident Details
Deputies responded to a civil disturbance on Saturday, December 20, 2025, learning Warwick had fled to a nearby Dollar General on Orangeburg Road, where bystanders held her until arrest. She reportedly arrived with pants down, grabbed one child by the hair, and restrained another, but an adult intervened to free them.​
Charges and Custody
Warwick is charged with kidnapping, two counts of indecent exposure, and simple assault, now held at L.C. Knight Detention Center.​
Sheriff’s Response
Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson commended the adults’ quick actions in protecting the children and vowed zero tolerance for threats to vulnerable community members. This incident underscores ongoing Lowcountry concerns about public safety at family spaces, aligning with your interest in regional child welfare and community protection.
