Williamsburg County, Sheriff Stephen Gardner

Williamsburg County SC sheriff, former county supervisor charged with stealing COVID relief funds
Sheriff Stephen Gardner and former County Supervisor Tiffany Cooks remain free from jail on a $100,000 public recognizance bond while awaiting corruption trial.
Williamsburg County sheriff, ex-administrator to face arraignment on charges
The now-suspended sheriff of Williamsburg County and the county’s former supervisor are expected to appear in a Columbia courtroom Friday morning to face multiple criminal charges.
SC governor suspends Williamsburg County Sheriff after public corruption charges indictment
Governor Henry McMaster has suspended Williamsburg County Sheriff Stephen Gardner after he was indicted on public corruption charges.
Suspended Williamsburg Co. sheriff, former county supervisor to appear in court Friday
Two people accused of participating in a money laundering scheme in Williamsburg County are expected in court Friday. Suspended Sheriff Stephen R. Gardner and former county supervisor Tiffany Cooks were indicted on public corruption charges by a state grand jury on March 12 for their roles in an alleged scheme
SC grand jury indicts Williamsburg sheriff, county supervisor on public corruption, money laundering
Williamsburg County SC sheriff and former county supervisor face 9 count-indictment for a money laundering scheme to pay themselves more than state law allowed.
Columbia police chief vows justice after officer's misconduct arrest
In an emotional statement Wednesday morning, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook expressed regret over the actions of a ...
Columbia police officer accused of sexually assaulting woman while taking her to jail
Columbia Police Department patrol officer was arrested and fired for sexually assaulting a female prisoner while he ...
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Columbia man goes from working at SC jail to locked up there, officials say
A guard at a prison in Columbia has gone from ... well as misconduct in office, Richland County court records show. On Feb. 4, deputies were notified by jail staff about an incident that ...
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Bill requires SC counties pay more to jail teens at DJJ. It could lead to fewer arrests.
In an effort to reduce overcrowding in South Carolina’s juvenile jail, senators advanced a bill Thursday that would require counties to pay more for each teenager detained.
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Man in South Carolina jail after being accused of threatening to kill president. Here’s what we know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An Irmo area man is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center and faces federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill the U.S. president. An indictment from the ...
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Lancaster man confesses to killing woman and child, dies in shootout with police
According to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 12:30 p. m. on Sunday, March 9, Lancaster County Public ...