Investigators recover stolen guns and other items
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division served a search warrant at a residence on Indian Branch Rd. in Hartsville Wednesday, June 28. Investigators have recovered several enclosed and utility trailers, all terrain vehicles, wood chippers, boat motors, lawnmowers, lawn equipment, power tools, generators, firearms and various other items all believed to be stolen.
Investigators have arrested Joseph Leslie Griggs, Jr., 51, of Hartsville. Griggs will face charges related to the possession of the stolen items. Griggs was charged with criminal conspiracy in January of 2017 after investigators alleged that Griggs was involved in a heavy equipment theft ring and was later released on bond. Griggs is currently being held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center awaiting arraignment.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Lamar Police Department. If you have any information you are asked contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843) 398-4501 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at 1-888-CRIME-SC or text tip number 274637 (CRIMES). You do not have to reveal your identity to leave information.