Charles Lemmon
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Service Record
Marlboro County South Carolina Sheriff's Department
| Rank | Chief Deputy (2004), Sheriff (2016).[1] |
| Dates of Service | Hired in 1985[1] |
| Last Known Status | Suspended |
Incident Reports
2020 Arrest of Jarrel Johnson
Response Timeline
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) opened an investigation.[2]
On December 14, 2021, Lemmon was indicted on charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and misconduct in office.[3] If convicted, the charge of assault carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and the misconduct charge up to 10 years in prison.[4]
On December 14, 2021, Lemmon was suspended by the Governor pending the disposition of the charges.[5]
On December 21, 2021, Lemmon pleaded not guilty.[6]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dennis Wayman, Incumbent Charles Lemon wins race for Marlboro County Sheriff, WBTW, 2020-11-03
- ↑ Trial postponed for suspended Marlboro County sheriff on assault, misconduct charges, WPDE, 2023-08-22
- ↑ Kevin Accettulla, Suspended Marlboro County sheriff, ex-deputy posted bond after 34 minutes, WNCT, 2021-12-23
- ↑ Braley Dodson, Governor suspends Marlboro County sheriff amid charges over Tasing; lieutenant’s role in probe revealed, WBTW, 2021-12-14
- ↑ Executive Order No. 2021-42, Office of the Governor, 2021-12-14
- ↑ Jody Barr, Bond set at $25K for ‘Final Disrespects’ sheriff, former Marlboro County deputy, Queen City News, 2021-12-21
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