Charles Lemmon

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Service Record

Agency 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

Main article: Jarrel Johnson (2020)

Department Response

On December 14, 2021, Lemmon was suspended by the Governor pending the disposition of the charges.[2]

Legal Action

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]

LEO Ratings

Training and Tactics rating: neutral
Protect & Serve rating: bad
Individual Rights rating: bad
Accountability and Integrity rating: neutral
Off Duty rating: neutral
Ratings Definitions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dennis Wayman, Incumbent Charles Lemon wins race for Marlboro County Sheriff, WBTW, 2020-11-03
  2. ↑ Executive Order No. 2021-42, Office of the Governor, 2021-12-14
  3. ↑ Kevin Accettulla, Suspended Marlboro County sheriff, ex-deputy posted bond after 34 minutes, WNCT, 2021-12-23
  4. ↑ Braley Dodson, Governor suspends Marlboro County sheriff amid charges over Tasing; lieutenant’s role in probe revealed, WBTW, 2021-12-14