6 adults, 1 child arrested at St. Helena park for carrying weapons, contributing to delinquency

St. Helena, SC (WTOC) - Ten males, ages 15-22, were detained at the Scott Hill Community Center on Scott Hill Road, St. Helena Island, after the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office observed them possessing weapons near the playground area on the county recreation property.

Carrying weapons on county recreational facilities is a violation of Beaufort County Ordinance 90-96(h).

Deputies responded to reports of “multiple males seen carrying firearms” around 3:35 p.m. on August 11, 2025, according to a report by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The report states that when deputies approached, the individuals attempted to run away “but were quickly detained.”

Six adults and one juvenile were taken into custody, and multiple firearms were seized.

Those arrested include:

• Elijah Johnson, 22, of St. Helena Island
• Treyvion Doe, 20, of Burton
• Joshua Warren, 20, of St. Helena Island
• Damian Brown, 19, of St. Helena Island
• Jakyri Sterling, 18, of St. Helena Island
• Nyzen Bennett, 18, of St. Helena Island

All six adults were arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, while a 17-year-old juvenile was detained for possession of a firearm by a person unlawfully.

The adults were transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center, while the juveniles were released to their parents or guardians.