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Sheriff's Divisions

Administration

SHERIFF

GUERRY L. "BUDDY" HILL

sheriff@colletoncounty.org

Sheriff Hill

 

CHIEF DEPUTY

GEAN JOHNSON

gjohnson@colletoncounty.org

 

Chief Deputy

 

SHERIFF'S ADMINISTRATOR & GRANT COORD.

SAMI REYNOLDS

sreynolds@colletoncounty.org

HUMAN RESOURCES & FINANCE

SUSAN JOHNSON

sjohnson@colletoncounty.org

 

Sami and Susan
Sami and Susan

 

LIEUTENANT

KEITH CROSBY

kcrosby@colletoncounty.org

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FUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC

THE FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS PROCESS IS THE AFFIRMATION AND ASSURANCE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT WITHIN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ANY INTERNAL AFFAIRS PROCESS PROTECTS THE PUBLIC, PRESERVES THE INTEGRITY OF THE AGENCY, SAFEGUARDS THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED, AND ENSURES FAIR TREATMENT OF ALL CONCERNED. 

PROTECTION OF THE EMPLOYEE

EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT.  ALTHOUGH BEING THE SUBJECT OF AN INVESTIGATION MAY BE UNPLEASANT OR UNCOMFORTABLE, THE BEST PROTECTION FOR AN EMPLOYEE IS A COMPLETE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY MANNER THAT SUPPORTS THE EMPLOYEE’S HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IF THAT IS INDEED THE CASE. 

PROTECTION OF THE OFFICE

OUR OFFICE IS OFTEN EVALUATED AND JUDGED BY THE ACTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS.  IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION NOT BE SUBJECTED TO PUBLIC CENSURE BECAUSE OF THE MISCONDUCT OF ONE MEMBER.  WHEN THE PUBLIC IS CONFIDENT THAT THE OFFICE HONESTLY AND FAIRLY INVESTIGATES AND ADDRESSES ALL ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ITS MEMBERS, IT IS LESS LIKELY THAT CITIZENS WILL RAISE A CRY OF INDIGNATION OVER ALLEGED INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT. 

REMOVAL OF UNFIT PERSONNEL

PERSONNEL WHO ENGAGE IN SERIOUS ACTS OF MISCONDUCT OR WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT THEY ARE UNFIT TO HANDLE LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC, FELLOW EMPLOYEES, AND THE OFFICE. 

CORRECTION OF PROCEDURAL PROBLEMS

OUR OFFICE CONTINUALLY SEEKS TO IMPROVE ITS EFFICIENCY AND ATTRIBUTIONS OF OUR PERSONNEL.  OCCASIONALLY, INVESTIGATIONS BY INTERNAL AFFAIRS DISCLOSE FAULTY PROCEDURES THAT OTHERWISE MAY HAVE GONE UNNOTICED. 

FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT AN EMPLOYEE

THE COLLETON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT OUR EMPLOYEES PERFORM THEIR DUTIES WITH PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND DISCIPLINE.  THE INTEGRITY OF CCSO IS ENHANCED BY OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CITIZENS AND OUR AGENCY.
THEREFORE, ALL COMPLAINTS, WHETHER BY CITIZENS OR EMPLOYEES, WILL BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.  AT NO TIME SHOULD A CCSO EMPLOYEE DISCOURAGE, INTIMIDATE, OR OTHERWISE COERCE ANYONE DESIRING TO FILE A COMPLAINT.  HOWEVER, PERSONS FILING FALSE OR FRIVOLOUS REPORTS COULD FACE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
COMPLAINTS MAY BE MADE IN PERSON, IN WRITING, VIA EMAIL, OR OVER THE TELEPHONE, OR THROUGH THE ONLINE FORM BELOW.  AFTER THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, THE COMPLAINANT WILL BE NOTIFIED.
TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO MAKE A COMPLAINT, PLEASE CONTACT LT. KEITH CROSBY AT 843-549-2211 OR FILL OUT THE CONVENIENT ONLINE FORM BELOW.
PLEASE NOTE: AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT, INTERNAL AFFAIRS WILL CONTACT YOU.  PLEASE ALLOW 24-48 BUSINESS HOURS FOR A RESPONSE.  ********FIX LINK CLICK HERE******* TO FILE A COMPLAINT. 
 
 
 
 

VICTIMS ADVOCATE

DORETHA GATHERS-GRANT

dgathers@colletoncounty.org

VICTIMS ADVOCATE

ASHLEY WILLIAMS

awilliams@colletoncounty.org

Victim Advocate

 

Child victim

 

Male victim

 

Elderly victim

 

The Colleton County Victim and or Witness Assistance Program is dedicated to assisting and providing services to victims and witnesses. Our specialized staff realizes the devastating effects that a criminal act has on a victim or witness.  The Victim and or Witness Assistance Program provides services to victims and witnesses from the time the crime occurs, during the investigation and through participation in the criminal justice system. 

If you or a loved one were injured by violence, such as:

  • Assault Homicide
  • Domestic Violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Felony DUI with bodily injury
  • Felony DUI with death
  • Homicide
  • Reckless Homicide

The crime must be a criminal offense. We may be able to help you put the pieces back together. Contact Colleton County Victims Advocate: Lynette Fryar - contact information located on the administration page.

South Carolina Crime Victims Responsibilities:

You must provide a law enforcement agency with:

  • Your legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • Current phone number

A victim who wishes to receive restitution must provide an itemized list of the following:

  • Value of property stolen, damaged or destroyed
  • Property recovered
  • Medical expenses, counseling expenses or both
  • Income loss as a result of the offense
  • Out of Pocket expenses incurred as a result of the offense
  • Other financial losses that may have been incurred
  • Itemization of financial recovery from insurance, victim's compensation fund, or other sources.

The items may be included in a written victim impact statement. A victim who wishes to present for any pleas, trial, or sentencing must: Notify the prosecuting agency of his or her desire to be present - may be included in a written victim impact statement.

​A Victim who wishes to submit a written victim impact statement must provide it to the prosecuting agency or summary court judge within appropriate time limits set by the prosecuting agency or summary court judge.  A Victim who wishes to make an oral victim impact statement to the court at sentencing must notify the prosecuting agency or summary court judge in advance of sentencing. 

Support Services Division

CAPTAIN

ANGELA STALLINGS​

astallings@colletoncounty.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

KELLY PADGETT

kpadgett@colletoncounty.org

NCIC/TAC

MONIQUE BOATWRIGHT

mboatwright@colletoncounty.org

E-911 COORDINATOR

DONNA THOMAS

dthomas@colletoncounty.org

iam911

 

Christmas Party

 

Minto

 

FAX: 843-538-4386

LIEUTENANT

JERRY POLK

jpolk@colletoncounty.org

CIVIL PROCESS CLERK

MATTIE FORD

mford@colletoncounty.org

WARRANT CLERK

BRITTANY DOCTOR

bdoctor@colletoncounty.org

Mattie

 

B Doctor

CAPTAIN

ANGELA STALLINGS​

astallings@colletoncounty.org

IT/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

CHRISTINA CHAPMAN

ccso-it@colletoncounty.org

 

IT ASSISTANT

RENEE HENDERSON

ccso-it@colletoncounty.org

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

SHALANE TINDAL

ccso-pio@colletoncounty.org

Social media graphic

 

RECORDS CLERK

ANGELA BELIVEAU

RENEE HENDERSON

ccso-records@colletoncounty.org

FOIA Requests

Stack of files

 

 

LIEUTENANT

RICKY VALENTINE (TRAINING)

rvalentine@colletoncounty.org

SERGEANT

JESSE PRINGLE III (RECRUITER)

jpringle@colletoncounty.org

CORPORAL

JAMES BROWN (COMMUNITY RELATIONS)

james.brown@colletoncounty.org

 

VIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Officers at shooting range
Recruiting event

 

 

LIEUTENANT

RICKY VALENTINE

FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY

CORPORAL

ROBIN "CAROLINE" CHAPLIN

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

OFFICER

ALLANNA DONAHUE

BELLS ELEMENTARY

CORPORAL

STEPHANIE CROSBY

BLACK STREET ELEMENTARY

OFFICER

LUCAS BEACH

COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY

OFFICER

STENCIL WHITE

HENDERSONVILLE ELEMENTARY

 

 

​OFFICER

NATHANIEL EHLERS

COLLETON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

OFFICER

RUFUS BAILEY

COLLETON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

 

SERGEANT

CHAD CUMMINGS

COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

OFFICER

CHRISTOPHER VANDERMARK

COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

OFFICER

CIARA CLARK

COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

 

 

OFFICER

JAMES COOPER

COLLETON ACADEMY OF SUCCESS

OFFICER

LAUREN VANDERMARK

THUNDERBOLT CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

SROFHESBESSROSBack to School Bash

REGISTRY COORDINATOR

YOLONDA WASHINGTON

yolonda.washington@colletoncounty.org

CCSO Logo

 

LIEUTENANT

KEITH CROSBY

kcrosby@colletoncounty.org

Deputy Vehicle

 

Criminal Investigations Division

CAPTAIN

JASON CHAPMAN

jchapman@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

DAVID LONG

dlong@colletoncounty.org

Evidence tag
Officers in back of evidence vehicle

 

DETECTIVE

LAURA RUTLAND

lrutland@colletoncounty.org

DETECTIVE

WILLIAM "BILLY" BALLARD

bballard@colletoncounty.org

Report an Incident  Submit a Tip

DETECTIVE

CHRISTOPHER SPRY

cspry@colletoncounty.org

 

Submit a Tip  Crime Stoppers

CAPTAIN

JASON CHAPMAN

jchapman@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

DAVID LONG

dlong@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

RUBEN CARTER

rscarter@colletoncounty.org

  • Search & Rescue
  • Marine Operations

 

CAPTAIN

JASON CHAPMAN

jchapman@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

DAVID LONG

dlong@colletoncounty.org

 

SWAT Officers with weapons and dog
SWAT Officers with weapons and shield

 

Detention Center Division

​PHONE: 843-549-5742
FAX: 843-549-4321

CAPTAIN

WANDA TAYLOR

wtaylor@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

TONYA ADAMS​

tadams@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

MARY GRANT​

mgrant@colletoncounty.org

Inmates

 

Corrections Officers
 

 

Schedule Video Visitation link

CCSO Detention Center visitation rules and mail procedures link

Cash, credit cards or debit cards can be used to deposit money into an inmate's account by using the kiosk located in the lobby at 22 Klein St. Walterboro, SC 29488.

HOURS: 
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding Holidays)

Weekends and Holidays: 7:30 am - 9:00 am and 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Inmates may also receive funds directly into their account over the internet via credit card transaction with McDaniel Supply Company through the link below.

Inmate Account Deposit link

All Attorney's may send visitation requests to: 

inmate-visitation@colletoncounty.org 

or by phone: 843-549-5742. 

Patrol Division

LIEUTENANT

RUBEN CARTER

rscarter@colletoncounty.org

DEPUTY

DANIEL GREGORY

dgregory@colletoncounty.org

 

Edisto

 

SERGEANT

RAYMOND DAVIS

K9 MAKO

SERGEANT

JACOB SCOTT

K9 DEUCE

CORPORAL

BUFORD MCDOWELL

K9 EVO

CORPORAL

WENDELL WEBSTER

K9 BUDDY

DEPUTY

SETH HARRIS

K9 VIKTOR

DEPUTY

BENJI POLSTON

K9 BLUE

 

Community Event

 

Community Event

 

Community Event

 

CAPTAIN

CLINT CROUSE

ccrouse@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

LONNIE NETTLES

lnettles@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

KEVIN SMALLS

ksmalls@colletoncounty.org

 

Patrol2

 

Patrol1

 

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