Crime & Public Safety

Police respond to unknown incident in Coligny Area on Hilton Head

There is an increased police presence in the Coligny Area, but officials have not shared details.
There is an increased police presence in the Coligny Area, but officials have not shared details. The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office released an alert Saturday evening warning the public to expect an increased law enforcement presence in the Coligny Beach area of Hilton Head Island.

As of 9:15 p.m., the alert says, police are present in the area. The reason behind the police response remains unclear. Calls to BCSO officials were not immediately returned Saturday evening.

The incident comes as Hilton Head Island and surrounding areas celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and other festivities.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Li Khan
The Island Packet
Li Khan covers Hilton Head Island for the Island Packet. Previously, she was the Editor in Chief of The Peralta Citizen, a watchdog student-led news publication at Laney College in Oakland, California.
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