Crime Reports for May 9, 2018
Prescription Drug Take Back Results
April 28 was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was a collection site for anyone wishing to turn in unused medication for proper disposal and a Deputy Sheriff was available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
“We must have the community’s help to fight the opioid epidemic,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “It is vital we let the community know the ways they can help us and turning in unused medication is one way to beat this crisis.”
According Sheriff Chavis, six thousand unused pills were turned in Saturday. The pills ranged from pseudoephedrine, an over the counter decongestant used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, and Oxycodone, a semi-synthetic opioid used to treat pain. It is important to turn in all unused medications for proper disposal.
A prescription drug take back box is available during normal business hours in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and on the third Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please visit www.darcosc.com/departments/sheriff/drug_take_back_box.php for more information.
Former Detention Center Officer Charged with Misconduct
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested and charged a former Detention Center Officer. Eric Willie Carrington has been charged with misconduct in office. Investigators allege Carrington furnished contraband in the form of cigarettes, marijuana and other controlled substances to incarcerated inmates.
Carrington is currently being held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention awaiting a bond hearing and is no longer employed at the Detention Center.
Narcotics investigation ends in arrest
Darlington County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at a residence on Robinhood Rd., last Wednesday morning. Investigators arrested Isaac Jerome Mack, 35, of Hartsville, at the residence without incident.
“Narcotics Investigators were able to make an arrest at this residence and locate heroin, crack cocaine, pills, marijuana and guns,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “We will continue this investigation, and more arrests and charges are expected.”
According to Sheriff Chavis, 2.5 grams of heroin, 0.7 grams of crack cocaine and pills, 185 grams of marijuana,
$1,010 in currency and two revolver handguns were located inside the residence. Five children, from infant to 8 years old, were placed into emergency protective custody as a part of the investigation.
Mack has been charged with two counts of distribution of crack cocaine, second offense, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, second offense, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and possession of a schedule III controlled substance. A Darlington County Magistrate set bond at $92,500, Thursday morning. Mack remains in custody at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
Darlington Police investigate Bacote Street shooting
Darlington City investigators were called to Bacote Street Saturday in reference to a shooting. A victim was transported to a local hospital. Ebony Laron Gardner was wanted in the shooting. Gardner, age 28, of Orleander Drive, Darlington, turned himself into law enforcement without incident late Saturday night. Gardner is charge with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. The incident is still under investigation. Please contact law Enforcement at 843-398-4920 if you have any information about the incident.