Create And Track Police Department History
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On June 1, 2023, Deputy Davis, 50, attended a church board hearing in Blackville, SC, where he engaged in a verbal altercation with a board member. Davis escalated the situation by running toward the individual and pushing them from behind. The incident was captured on church surveillance footage. Davis was arrested and charged with third-degree […]
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In October 2020, while serving as a deputy, Brooks confronted apartment complex staff over a maintenance issue. He brandished his service pistol and Taser, threatening the staff by stating, ‘This is the kind of mood I am in today,’ and sparking the Taser. Brooks was terminated immediately following the incident and was later arrested and […]
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On July 7, 2020, Deputy Venesky, 24, was arrested for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident after crashing his patrol car into a parked vehicle in Ladson, SC. He fled the scene and refused a breathalyzer test upon arrest. Venesky was terminated from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office the same […]
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In February 2024, Deputy Anthony Inman was accused of sending sexual text messages to a woman potentially linked to a criminal investigation and warning her about authorities coming to seize her cellphone. He was charged with misconduct in office and obstructing justice, and was terminated from the sheriff’s office. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Anthony […]
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In 2015, First Sergeant Ken Rogers was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force during an arrest, including pepper spraying, slapping, leg-shackling, and tasing the individual. Rogers was arrested and charged with misconduct in office and assault and battery, ultimately pleading guilty to misconduct in office. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Ken […]
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In 2014, Sheriff Wayne Byrd admitted under oath to having an extramarital affair with a subordinate employee, Kristan Jeffords. The admission came during a civil lawsuit filed by former deputy James Hall, who alleged his termination was part of a cover-up of the affair. Byrd’s actions raised concerns about professional conduct and misuse of authority […]
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Former Sheriff Tony Chavis faced a wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuit filed in May 2020 by former deputy Darrin Yarborough. The lawsuit alleged that Yarborough was terminated without cause immediately after announcing his candidacy for Florence County sheriff, suggesting political retaliation. The case was dismissed in August 2021, pending a settlement between the parties. ## […]
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In May 2023, Sheriff James Hudson Jr. was named in a lawsuit alleging negligence in the investigation of the 2021 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Caleb James. The lawsuit claims that the Sheriff’s Office failed to follow basic investigative protocols, such as proper evidence control, and did not assist the coroner’s independent investigation. The coroner’s findings […]
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In March 2023, Captain Mark Campbell was terminated following allegations of past sexual harassment involving multiple female officers during his tenure at the Hartsville Police Department. Incidents included unsolicited physical contact such as bear hugs, kisses on the cheek and forehead, and shoulder massages. Prior to his resignation from the Hartsville Police Department in 2020, […]
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Captain Curtis Bryant was placed on administrative leave in March 2023 after allegations surfaced that he had posted nude photos of a woman online without her consent during his time with the Hartsville Police Department in 2019. An internal investigation at the time substantiated violations of the department’s code of conduct, ethics, and social media […]
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Deputy Jermaine Smith was placed on administrative duty in April 2022 after a complaint regarding a 2020 incident during his tenure with the Holly Hill Police Department. Smith and other officers allegedly conducted an illegal search and detention of a couple in Orangeburg County without a warrant and outside their jurisdiction. The couple reported being […]
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Deputy Jacob Scott was involved in the fatal shooting of William ‘Jerry’ Crosby on May 1, 2022, during a welfare check. Scott entered Crosby’s home without a warrant, leading to a confrontation where Scott shot Crosby four times. A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Crosby’s estate alleges unlawful entry and excessive force, citing Scott’s ‘well-documented […]
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Former Sheriff Andy Strickland pleaded guilty in October 2020 to charges including third-degree assault and battery, breach of trust, and misconduct in office. Incidents included physically assaulting his girlfriend in November 2019, misusing county resources for personal projects such as building a chicken coop and shed, and coercing deputies to work on his properties during […]
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In June 2020, a Clarendon County deputy was reported to have interfered with a murder suspect’s potential confession. Lt. Brad Gerrald complained that the deputy engaged in a verbal dispute with the suspect, escalated the situation by physically restraining him, and potentially jeopardized obtaining a confession. Gerrald reported the incident to Sheriff Lee Boan and […]