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2/11/2025
Break-in
On February 10, 2025, Deputies responded to a call in reference to a break in at a residence on Billy Farrow Hwy in the Darlington area of Darlington County. Individuals entered the home and stole several items including a vehicle, before fleeing the scene.
Darlington County Deputies and Investigators were able to locate these individuals within an hour and retrieve the stolen property. As a result of this investigation, Nicholas Teel and Wyatt Bass were arrested.
Nicholas Teel was charged with Driving Under Suspension, Burglary, and Grand Larceny.
Wyatt Bass was charged with Burglary.
This is an active investigation and more information may follow.
**DCSO wants to clarify that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty**
WYATT MATTHEW BASS
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2/8/2025
Scam Alert
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a scammer claiming to represent DCSO, Clerk’s Office and other Law Enforcement agencies.
This individual is asking for payment for missing court and/or jury duty. This individual is also leaving a voice message to call them back if you do not answer, & when you call back, there is a voice recording claiming to be a SGT Maddox or Mack to leave a message and he will return your call.
This is a SCAM. If you are ever unsure about a potential scam call, look up the number to your local law enforcement to check. We encourage everyone not to call back. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office does NOT discuss payment information or warrants over the phone.
If you receive any of these calls, hang up and notify the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at 843-398-4501
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2/5/2025
Shooting Incident- Arrest Made
On January 30, 2025, Deputies responded to a call in reference to a male who had been shot at an unknown location in the Centerville area of Darlington County. Deputies arrived on scene to Black Creek Road and received a second call in reference to a female who had also been shot.
Upon further investigation, Deputies discovered the incidents were related and occurred inside a vehicle. This was an isolated incident. Both gunshot victims were transported to a local hospital to treat the sustained injuries.
On January 31, 2025, as a result of this investigation, Devarious Wilson was arrested and charged with Obstructing Justice for providing false information during an attempted murder investigation.
This is an active investigation and more charges may follow.
DEVARIOUS WILSON
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2/5/2025
Arrest
On January 22, 2025, Deputies responded to a call in reference to a Stolen Vehicle in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. The vehicle was a 2018 Chevy Truck. Darlington County Investigators located the vehicle within 24 hours thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen.
As a result of this investigation, on February 4, 2025, Phoenix Conway Odom was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Conspiracy, and Malicious Injury to Personal Property.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information may follow.
PHOENIX CONWAY ODOM
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1/31/2025
Search Warrant
On January 30, 2025, the Darlington County Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant off Sunny Point Road in the Florence area of Darlington County. Deputies recovered 10 grams of Cocaine, 2 Syringes of Methamphetamine, Heroine, Pills, and Marijuana.
As a result of this investigation, several individuals were arrested. Thomas Powell II and Tara Marlowe were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Trafficking Cocaine. Krystal Grice was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. Jason Brown was arrested and charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Controlled Substance x2. Thomas Hunter Jr was arrested and charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Controlled Substances x2.
This search warrant was conducted following complaints from concerned citizens in the area. This is an ongoing investigation and more arrests may follow.
**All individuals are innocent until proven guilty**
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1/31/2025
Contraband Search Charges
On January 27, 2025, the Darlington County Sheriff's Office, along with assistance from other agencies, conducted a Contraband Search of the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center. Every cell, inmate, and employee were thoroughly searched for items that were not permitted.
As a result of this investigation, 55 warrants were served to numerous inmates. The charges included: Carrying or Concealing Weapons by Inmates (5), Possession of Contraband (45), Possession of Cocaine (2), Possession of Marijuana (2), and Possession of Tools to Escape (1).
This operation was a success and all items were confiscated. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center have a no tolerance policy when it comes to contraband entering our facility. Any inmate or personnel who possess items such as contraband, will be dealt with swiftly and accordingly to the South Carolina Laws.
This is an active investigation and more charges may follow.
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1/31/2025
Shooting Incident
On January 30, 2025 Deputies responded to a call in reference to a male who had been shot at an unknown location in the Centerville area of Darlington County. Deputies arrived on scene to Black Creek Road and received a second call in reference to a female who had also been shot.
Upon further investigation, Deputies discovered the incidents were related and occurred inside a vehicle. This was an isolated incident.
Both gunshot victims were transported to a local hospital to treat the sustained injuries.
This is an active investigation and more updates may follow.
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1/29/2025
Shooting Incident
On January 26, 2025 Deputies responded to a call in reference to a female who was shot on Anderson Farm Road in the Darlington area of Darlington County.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these vehicles in connection with this incident.
Description of these vehicles:
Black Nissian Altima
Grey Dodge Charger with a Yellow Stripe around the bottom of the vehicle
If you have any information, please contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at 843-398-4501.
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1/27/2025
Contraband Search
On January 27, 2025, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office requested South Carolina Department of Corrections, South Carolina Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services Agents and 1 K9, Hartsville Police Department K9 Units, and Darlington Police Department K9 Unit, to assist with a Contraband Search of the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
The purpose of this search is to locate any potential weapons, drugs, electronic devices, or any other contraband that inmates are not allowed to have in their possession. This search will be monitored to ensure the safety of both Law Enforcement Officers and prisoners.
Sheriff Michael August and Major Mitch Stanley made it their mission to take control of the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
Every inmate was searched, including every individual cell, throughout the Detention Center. There was a total of 6 K9’s that were used to search cells, individuals, lockers, cars, and any other area that could contain contraband. No stone was left unturned.
This operation was planned when Sheriff August took office and orchestrated as promised to the citizens of Darlington County.
Contraband that was found by Law Enforcement Officers includes: 4 Grams of Marijuana, 2 Grams of Cocaine, 39 Grams of Methamphetamine, 1 Tattoo Gun, 1 Homemade Weapon, 3 Shanks, 10 Cellphones, 6 Cellphone Chargers, 16 Pieces of Metal, 5 Vapes, 1 Leg Irons, 1 Handcuff Key, 37 Financial Numbers, 9 SIM Cards, 3 Grams of Tobacco, 2 Lighters, 157 Unknown Pills, 70 Grams of an Unknown Substance, 1 CD Player, 4 CD’s, Written Gang Material, 13 Rolling Papers, 2 Sets of Bluetooth Earbuds, $5.25 worth of Cash, and 27 Cigarettes.
As the investigation continues, charges will be added to every individual who possessed any contraband or items they were not permitted to have, this includes numerous inmates.
We want to thank every agency who assisted DCSO with this operation: SC Department of Corrections, SC Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, Hartsville Police Department, Darlington Police Department, Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office Mike Burch’s Consultation, and all of our Darlington County Deputies, Dispatchers, EMS, EOC, and Investigators who made this operation a success. We want to thank any individual who provided tips that led to an investigation being conducted.
In the future, if anyone has any information regarding contraband in the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center, please do not hesitate to contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at 843-398-4501. We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.
**We want to clarify all individuals are innocent until proven guilty**
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1/23/2025
Stolen Vehicle's Located
On January 19th, 2025, Deputies responded to a call in reference to a 2012 Black Honda Accord stolen off Kelleytown Road in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. On January 21st, 2025, the vehicle was recovered by investigators on Whippoorwill Road.
On January 22nd, 2025, Deputies were alerted to a 2018 White Chevrolet Colorado stolen off North Fifth Street in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. The Darlington County Sheriff's Office received a phone call in regard to the stolen vehicle and its possible location. Using this information, Deputies were able to locate the stolen vehicle within 24 hours.
We want to thank a concerned citizen for calling in and assisting us with locating this stolen vehicle. As Law Enforcement Officers, we rely on the public’s assistance to do our job. It takes a collaborative effort to do this job, and we could not do it without the help of the community. We also want to thank our investigators for their hard work and dedication to this job.
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1/23/2025
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
On January 23rd, 2025, Deputies responded to a call in reference to an active alarm at 1547 Lakeview Boulevard, (Foxes Corner) in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. Upon arrival, deputies witnessed individuals with facemasks exiting the back door. Individuals fled and Darlington County Deputies began a pursuit that resulted in the crash of the suspect’s vehicle.
As a result of this investigation, one individual fled the scene and another individual was detained, and charges are pending upon their release from a local hospital.
This individual pictured on the security footage below fled the scene of the crash. If anyone has any information regarding the identity or whereabouts, please contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at 843-398-4501.
This is an active investigation and more information may follow.
We want to thank the Deputies for a quick response rate to this active alarm. Deputies were patrolling the area in order to deter property crimes when they received the call. Our deputies are working tirelessly to protect and serve the citizens of Darlington County.
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1/20/2025
Attempted Murder
On 1/19/2025, Deputies responded to a call in reference to a suspect shooting at two individuals on East Old Camden Road in the North Hartsville area of Darlington County. Upon arriving on scene, deputies ordered the suspect to come outside to a well lit area and the suspect refused. Additional units were dispatched to this location.
After a period of time, the suspect came outside and surrendered himself to Darlington County Deputies. As a result of this investigation, Silvano Maldonado-Estrada was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder (x2).
Maldonado-Estrada’s bond was denied.
Update on Silvano Maldonado-Estrada:
After receiving a phone call from Sheriff Michael August, Major Stanley contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in reference to Silvano Alexandra Maldonado-Estrada.
The agent we spoke with was out of the Charleston office and was informed that DCSO had arrested a subject that may be a illegal immigrant. We requested their agency to check into the subject’s legal status in the United States. It was revealed that the subject had a previous arrest years ago and was originally from Guatemala.
The agent stated that with no record of legal entry into the country, he would have to assume that Maldonado- Estrada has entered the country without inspection and therefore ICE was going to place a detainer on him at that time for possible deportation.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office will assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport any illegal immigrant, committing crimes in our county and we will honor all detainers from our federal partners.
SILVANO ALEXANDER MALDONADO-ESTRADA
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1/18/2025
Interference with a School Bus
On 1/17/2025, there was a dispute between a School Bus Driver and a Student’s Parent at a bus stop. The Bus Driver drove away to protect the safety of the students as well as themself. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was immediately notified, and we are actively investigating this incident.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office works closely with the Darlington County School District to ensure the safety of all students. As a department, we want to make it clear that DCSO has a zero-tolerance policy for any crimes that may potentially in danger our children.
As a result of this investigation, Hector Kendall Issac was arrested and charged with Interfering with Operation of a School Bus. Issac is currently being held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center awaiting his bond hearing.
HECTOR KENDALL ISAAC
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1/17/2025
Update on Barricaded Suspect
Jesse Chales Vincent II bond was denied.
On 1/17/2025, the Darlington County Sheriff's Office Special Incident Response Team (SIRT) was dispatched to Rogers Road in reference to a suspect discharging a weapon towards another individual. When deputies arrived on scene, the suspect barricaded himself in the residence.
SIRT deployed non-lethal tactics to force the suspect out of the house. The suspect exited the house with a weapon in hand. When SIRT attempted to approach the suspect, he retreated into the residence. SIRT made entry into the home and was able to take the suspect into custody without further incident.
As a result of this investigation, Jesse Vincent was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder (x3) and Weapons/ Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Vincent is now being held in the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center awaiting his bond hearing.
JESSE CHARLES VINCENT II
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Update 1/17/2025:
Sadarius Douglas’ bond was denied.
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1/16/2025
Inmate Incident
On 1/14/2025, Correction Officers responded to a call of an inmate with a metal object in B Pod at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center. The inmate threatened another officer with a concealed metal rod from his cell. In attempts to prevent an altercation, Major Stanley approached the inmate. The inmate actively resisted, causing bodily harm to Major Stanley.
Major Stanley was taken to a local hospital for his sustained injuries and has since been released.
On 1/16/2024, Sadarius Douglas was charged with Assault & Battery 2nd Degree, Assault & Battery 3rd Degree, and Prisoners Carrying or Concealing Weapon by Inmates. Douglas is currently being held in the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center awaiting his bond hearing.
There is no other information available at this time.
SADARIUS TREMAINE DOUGLAS
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1/8/2025
Burglary Arrest
Darlington County Deputies responded to an active Burglary Alarm at the Dollar General on North Marquis Hwy in the Hartsville area of Darlington County, on 01/08/2025, at 12:57am. At the time of this incident, Deputies were in the area conducting property checks and discovered the business’s front glass was broken.
Upon Investigation, Deputies arrested John Fields Jr, who was exiting the building and recovered several stolen items from the premises. Fields was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd.
JOHN SOWELL FIELDS JR
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1/7/2025
Homicide by Child Abuse
On 12/24/2024, Deputies responded to a call in reference to a fire on Cedar Ridge Road in the Dovesville area of Darlington County. Investigation revealed that two children were left unattended in the home during the time of this incident. First Responders took the children to a local hospital where they unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.
As a result of this investigation, Matthew Andrae Graham Jr was arrested and charged with Homicide by Child Abuse for the female juvenile victim and Homicide by Child Abuse for the male juvenile victim. Both charges carry a 20 year to life sentence.
MATTHEW ANDRAE GRAHAM JR