The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 50‑year‑old Richard Paul Dandridge of Summerville and charged him with murder in connection with a suspicious death on Alicia Drive.
What happened
Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Alicia Drive on Tuesday, March 10, after a report of a dead person.
Dorchester County detectives then opened a criminal‑investigation‑division probe and ultimately charged Dandridge with murder, though authorities have not released many details about how the person died.
Status of the case
Sheriff’s spokesman Steven Wright said the investigation is still active and ongoing, meaning additional evidence, charges, or updates could be released later.
Police have not publicly identified the victim, and the case remains sensitive while the probe continues.
