Man arrested for 3rd Degree Arson and more
John Talbert III.
On March 14, 2025, Deputies responded to a call on Underground Branch Road in the Hartsville area of Darlington County in reference to a structure fire.
On March 15 and April 1, 2025, Deputies responded to a business on Railroad Avenue in the Hartsville area of Darlington County reference to spools of copper and scrap metals that were stolen from the site. Deputies were advised that the same subject was involved in theft incidents at this location on March 16, 23, 29, April 1 and April 6.
As a result of this investigation, on April 14, 2025, John Talbert III was arrested and charged with Arson 3rd Degree, Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, and Malicious Injury.
Talbert was issued a cash or surety bond totaling $60,000 for all charges, and he is currently being held in the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
