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Charleston County Arrests 3 in Illegal Street Takeover

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Charleston County sheriff’s office arrested three men after an illegal street takeover.
Zamir Jenkins, 20, was charged with resisting arrest and violating the state street-takeover law.
Jahntavious Rhett, 20, faced unlawful possession charges for a machine gun or sawed-off shotgun.
Deputies seized a Glock handgun with an automatic switch and impounded a 2017 Dodge Charger.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the LAPD launched Operation Fastlane to curb illegal street racing after a crash killed three spectators, seizing firearms and modified cars. That same year, broader security actions unfolded, exemplified by NATO’s Operation Deliberate Force, which deployed 400 aircraft against Bosnian Serb targets in August-September, illustrating heightened enforcement responses.

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Story summary

Charleston County sheriff’s office arrested three men after an illegal street takeover.
Zamir Jenkins, 20, was charged with resisting arrest and violating the state street-takeover law.
Jahntavious Rhett, 20, faced unlawful possession charges for a machine gun or sawed-off shotgun.
Deputies seized a Glock handgun with an automatic switch and impounded a 2017 Dodge Charger.

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