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SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (BFMG) — A Huger man faces multiple charges after a video surfaced online showing him harassing Hispanic men in a racist outburst, according to the Sullivan’s Island Police Department.
Sean Michael-Emmrich Johnson, 34, has been charged with felony kidnapping, impersonating a law enforcement officer, larceny and fraudulent removal or secreting personal property, and third-degree assault and battery.
Authorities say the incident, which was recorded and shared on social media, shows Johnson approaching a group of Hispanic men, removing the keys from their vehicle, and accusing them of driving without a license. In the video, he can be heard using racial slurs, cursing at them, and stating, “You’re going back to Mexico.”
Johnson turned himself in to Sullivan’s Island police at approximately 10:57 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, and was later transported to the Al Cannon Detention Center, where he remains in custody according to WCIV
The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for accountability. Law enforcement officials have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the confrontation or Johnson’s potential court appearance.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the Sullivan’s Island Police Department as the investigation continues.
