DOVER PLANTATION SUSPECT CAUGHT - SECOND SUSPECT AT LARGE

(November 12, 2026)  One of the suspects in a November 10 burglary at Dover Plantation is in custody after returning to the area. Lawrence Bridges, 49, of Summerville, was located this morning near South Island and Belle Isle Roads.

During an interview with Bridges, investigators developed information about a possible second suspect, identified as James Westly Mizzell (pictured). Mizzell may still be in the area and is believed to be armed. Anyone who sees him should not approach him but should call 911 immediately.

Investigators say the two men initially entered the Dover Plantation property on November 10 and stole two side-by-sides, firearms, chainsaws, generators and other tools. Last night, the suspects returned to the property and were captured on surveillance cameras. When deputies responded, they pursued the two men into the woods. Although the suspects got away, deputies located one of their vehicles and had it towed. One of the stolen side-by-sides has also been recovered.