GRAPHIC: SLED, MBPD release timeline, dashcam from night Pfc. Hancher was killed
SLED, MBPD release timeline, dashcam from night Pfc. Hancher was killed By Kristin Nelson and Brad Dickerson | February 26, 2021 at 2:59 PM EST - Updated February 26 at 6:37 PM Myrtle Beach Police PFC Jacob Hancher (Source: Serve & Connect via Facebook)
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) â The State Law Enforcement Division and Myrtle Beach Police Department released information that reveals the final moments of Myrtle Beach Police Ofc. Jacob Hancherâs life after he was shot while responding to a call last year.
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Hancher and Ptl. Andrew Wangstad were the first to respond to a domestic call on Oct. 3 in the 400 block of 14th Avenue South when shots were fired. Hancher was killed as a result of the shooting, while Wangstad, was shot in the leg.
MBPD thanks young boy for letter, drawing honoring fallen officer The Myrtle Beach Police Department shared this drawing from young Matthew that it recently received. (Source: MBPD) By WMBF News Staff | January 28, 2021 at 11:38 PM EST - Updated January 28 at 11:38 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Police Department sent its thanks to a young boy after receiving a touching tribute to one of their brothers in blue.
MBPD shared on social media that it received a message from a young man named Matthew that was sent to Chief Amy Prock. The department said Matthew, also known as “Star Lord” after the popular Marvel character, shared his condolences for the loss of Ofc. Jacob Hancher.
âRunning 4 Heroesâ honors law enforcement during visit to Grand Strand 12-year-old Zechariah Cartledge ran a mile in honor of fallen HCPD Lance Cpl. Melton Fox Gore Saturday night. (Source: Running 4 Heroes Inc.) By WMBF News Staff | January 17, 2021 at 10:42 AM EST - Updated January 17 at 10:52 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Florida-based nonprofit spent Saturday honoring law enforcement during a visit to the Grand Strand.
âRunning 4 Heroesâ arrived in Myrtle Beach late Friday. The organization honors law enforcement and first responders from across the country through one-mile runs by 12-year-old Zechariah Cartledge, as well as through grants to officers and deputies injured in the line of duty.
âRunning 4 Heroesâ to honor fallen HCPD officer in Horry County 12-year-old Zechariah Cartledge will be in the Grand Strand to pay tribute to fallen HCPD officer Melton Fox Gore. (Source: Running 4 Heroes Inc.) By WMBF News Staff | January 15, 2021 at 3:46 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 3:46 PM
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A Florida-based nonprofit will be making its way to the Grand Strand to honor a fallen Horry County police officer.
The organization says Cartledge will run the mile at North Myrtle Beach High School on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. It also states that a strict mask mandate and a limited amount of people will be able to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive closer to 6 p.m.
Nonprofit provides $10K grant to MBPD officer injured in fatal shooting The nonprofit Running 4 Heroes has offered a grant to a Myrtle Beach police officer injured last October. (Source: Running 4 Heroes Inc.) By WMBF News Staff | January 13, 2021 at 9:40 PM EST - Updated January 13 at 9:40 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A nonprofit is now providing extra help to an officer with the Myrtle Beach Police Department who was injured in a shooting last October.
Wangstad had served for one year with MBPD prior to the shooting, according to officials.
Running 4 Heroes is based around 12-year-old Zechariah Cartledge, who runs with a flag to honor fallen officers across the country. The organization also says he will travel to Myrtle Beach this weekend to personally present Wangstad with the check.