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Stephen James Cleary – Fort Mill Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In December 2020, Officer Stephen James Cleary was arrested and charged with first-degree domestic violence, kidnapping, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after attacking his wife and preventing her from leaving their home. The incident also resulted in his 6-year-old daughter being injured. Cleary was fired from the Fort Mill Police Department following the incident. In August 2021, he pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, suspended to five years of probation, including intensive supervision, a permanent restraining order, and counseling.

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