Dorchester County Deputies Capture Wanted Man After Foot Chase Through Woods
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Dorchester County deputies successfully apprehended Thomas K. Bunch following a foot chase through the woods. Bunch, who was wanted on multiple felony charges, was arrested after a brief search with the help of a K-9 unit.
The incident unfolded in a wooded area off Highway 17-A, where deputies were attempting to arrest Bunch, who was facing a series of serious charges. According to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Bunch was wanted for first-degree burglary, as well as failure to appear in court for charges related to trafficking methamphetamine and larceny.
When deputies initially encountered Bunch, he disregarded their commands and fled into the nearby woods. Deputies quickly deployed a K-9 unit to assist in the search. After a brief but intense search, the K-9 located Bunch, who was heard screaming as the dog approached his location.
Bunch was taken into custody without further incident and is now facing multiple charges. His arrest is a significant development in a case involving several ongoing criminal investigations in Dorchester County. Authorities have emphasized that Bunch’s history of failure to appear for court dates further complicates the situation, as it suggests an attempt to evade justice on serious charges.
This arrest serves as a reminder of the crucial role law enforcement and K-9 units play in locating and apprehending suspects, especially those with a history of evading capture. Deputies are now working to ensure that Bunch faces all the necessary charges in court, following his arrest in the wooded area of Dorchester County.
