Denzel Ronald Williams Arrested For Driving Under Suspension Tenth Offense in North Charleston
North Charleston police arrested 34-year-old Denzel Ronald Williams on Tuesday, charging him with driving under suspension for the tenth time following a traffic stop on Rivers Avenue, WCSC reported. Officers booked Williams into the Al Cannon Detention Center on multiple traffic and vehicle charges after running his information through the National Crime Information Center and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
The arrest stems from a patrol unit observing an SUV with a defective driver-side rear brake light just before 1 a.m. near Ashley Phosphate Road and Northwoods Boulevard. Officers followed the vehicle and checked its license plate, discovering the registration and sticker had expired in August 2026, which prompted them to pull the driver over in the 7100 block of Rivers Avenue.
Traffic Stop And License Verification On Rivers Avenue
When officers asked Williams for his driver’s license and proof of insurance, he stated that he did not have a license and that it had been revoked. A subsequent check through the NCIC revealed that his driving privileges were suspended due to multiple failures to pay traffic tickets. Records from the SCDMV further classified Williams as a habitual traffic offender.
A deeper review of his driving history conducted during the booking process confirmed this instance marked his tenth driving-under-suspension offense, accompanied by multiple previous convictions for the same violation. Officers also verified through the NCIC and SCDMV that the SUV he operated was both uninsured and unregistered.
Charges Filed Against Williams At Al Cannon Detention Center
Authorities formally charged Williams with four distinct offenses following the Tuesday morning stop. The charges include habitual traffic offender, driving under suspension as a third or subsequent offense, operating an uninsured vehicle as a second offense due to a prior conviction, and driving an expired tag or unregistered vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About The North Charleston Traffic Arrest
What specific vehicle violations led officers to stop Denzel Ronald Williams?
Officers initiated the traffic stop after observing a defective driver-side rear brake light on Williams’ SUV and discovering through a license plate check that the vehicle’s registration and sticker had expired in August 2026.
How many times has Williams been convicted of driving under suspension?
A review of his driving record through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles showed that this arrest marks his 10th driving under suspension offense, alongside a formal classification as a habitual traffic offender.
Which detention facility is holding Williams after his arrest?
Officers transported Williams to the Al Cannon Detention Center following the traffic stop on Rivers Avenue.
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