On January 12, 2026, Charleston Police responded to a report of vandalism at the Shadowmoss Golf and Country Club in West Ashley. According to club managers, a person driving a pickup truck entered the course after hours and damaged several fairways and greens by performing “donuts.” The estimated cost of the damage is about $40,000.
After an investigation, detectives identified the driver as Gavin Alsbrook Cole, a 19-year-old from Ravenel. Cole was arrested on January 20, 2026. He faces charges of malicious injury to real property valued at $10,000 or more. He is currently being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.
The police are asking anyone with further information to contact the on-duty Central Detective at 843-720-2422 or submit tips online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
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“Club managers reported that a suspect driving a pickup truck entered the course after hours and caused extensive damage to several fairways and greens by doing ‘donuts.'”
“The damage is estimated at approximately $40,000.”
“Following an investigation, detectives identified the driver as Gavin Alsbrook Cole (19, of Ravenel). Cole was arrested on January 20, 2026, and is charged with malicious injury to real property valued at $10,000 or more. He is currently in custody at the Al Cannon Detention Center pending a bond hearing.”
“Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the on-duty Central Detective at 843-720-2422 or submit information online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.”
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