HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WSAV) -- The Hardeeville Police Department (HPD) arrested 29-year-old John Williams III of Jacksonville, Fla. after conducting a traffic stop Friday.

Hardeeville detectives identified Williams as a suspect connected to multiple recent vehicle break-ins in the Hilton Head Lakes and Argent Boulevard area of Hardeeville. Williams is also believed to be associated with multiple vehicle break-ins in Bluffton and Jasper County.

Williams was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center. This remains an active investigation and additional charges are anticipated.

Charges Include: • breaking into a motor vehicle (numerous counts) • financial transaction card theft • financial transaction card fraud • receiving stolen goods

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