YORK COUNTY, SC – Each year, local Optimist Clubs in York County recognize law enforcement officers during the Clover Optimist Club Respect for Law program. This year Detective Tim Broshin was given the honor of officer of the year.
On May 28, 2025, the Clover Optimist Club awarded Detective Tim Brochin as the 2025 Clover Officer of the Year. The nomination submitted by Lt. Josh Yates reads, in part, Det. Brochin was the case agent (lead detective) for the Helacious Gun Store burglaries in Lake Wylie. Det. Brochin worked on these cases for several months, working around the clock, and was finally able to identify, locate, and interview suspects, ultimately solving the cases and charging several juveniles from Charlotte, NC. Det. Brochin worked with local and federal partners at all hours of the day and night over the last few months, including setting up surveillance operations at Helacious Gun Store and collaborating with multiple agencies in North Carolina, such as the Concord Police Department, Pineville Police Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and the ATF. This group of juveniles was found to be involved in other gun store burglaries in North and South Carolina, due to Det. Brochin’s dedication to justice for the victims and hard work led to the recovery of multiple guns. Ultimately, lives were saved with these guns being recovered and taken off the streets.
Det. Brochin also serves as a part-time polygrapher and a lead investigator for the Fire Investigations Team.
Det. Brochin’s integrity and commitment to excellence in every area of his work are exemplary. Det. Brochin’s dedication and resilience to his work and service to the citizens of York County should be commended.
