by ERIN PARROTT
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A member of Liberty, South Carolina’s city council was arrested over the weekend on a driving under the influence charge, according to arrest information and city officials.
William Bolt Cooley, 32, who represents Ward 3 on Liberty City Council, was arrested on Saturday (October 3, 2026) in Greenville County.
Cooley was arrested by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), according to arrest information.
Additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to Cooley’s arrest – including where the alleged incident occurred and what prompted his interaction with troopers – were not immediately available.
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The City of Liberty acknowledged Cooley’s arrest in a statement provided to FOX Carolina, emphasizing the incident was unrelated to his duties as an elected official.
“This is a personal legal matter, and the city has not and will not be involved in any way in prosecuting or influencing the case,” the city said.
Officials added that because the municipality was not involved in the matter, it could not comment on the specifics of the case – but noted Cooley “was not involved in city business at the time of the incident.”
The city also encouraged motorists to comply with South Carolina traffic laws and refrain from driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance capable of impairing their ability to safely operate a vehicle.
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Cooley is listed by the city as the representative for Ward 3 on its six-member city council. In addition to his role in local government, Cooley is the owner and operator of a used car dealership.
As of this writing, further information regarding the circumstances surrounding Cooley’s arrest had not been released. A DUI charge is merely an accusation, and Cooley is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
FITSNews will update this report as additional information regarding Cooley’s arrest and the case against him becomes available.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR…
Erin Parrott is a Greenville, S.C. native who graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2025 with a bachelor degree in broadcast journalism. Got feedback or a tip for Erin? Email her here.
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1 comment
There is no excuse for drinking and driving. There are too many options available to people today!