Sheriff’s Deputy graduates academy
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced Deputy Christopher Newton graduated the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia.
Deputy Newton served thirteen years in the United States Army retiring as a Sergeant First Class. While in the US Army, Deputy Newton completed four combat tours in Iraq and one humanitarian aid to Haiti. He was an Airborne Ranger and Scout Sniper. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and three US Army accommodation medals. He earned the US Army Ranger Tab, Jumpmaster badge, Military Parachutist badge, Expert Infantryman badge and Combat Infantryman badge. He was a first responder at the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. He graduated from the University of North Carolina Pembroke in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
“Deputy Newton is an American war hero who has served our nation with honor,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis.
“I am proud to have him join our ranks.”
Deputy Newton was sworn-in by Sheriff Chavis on March 5 and is assigned to the Patrol Division under the command of Lt. Michael Hall.