Crime & Public Safety

Update: Beaufort County 15-year-old runaway home safe

A 15-year-old Whale Branch Early College High School student who was reported as a runaway Tuesday night returned home about 7 p.m. Wednesday, his mom said.

SheDarren Washington, of Grays Hill, was reported as a runaway to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday night, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Bob Bromage said Wednesday.

“I want to thank everyone for the prayers and the shares and the phone calls,” Patrice Brown said Wednesday. “I am so relieved.”

This story was originally published August 7, 2019 at 3:49 PM.

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