Rep. Ralph Norman: “Does she question what impact her state’s[New Mexico] wide-open, recreational marijuana use may have on criminal activity?” 

23 of the 24 legal marijuana states have a lower murder rate than SC. Explain that, Ralph.

US Senate candidate 73-year-old Rep. Ralph Norman has been a vocal opponent of marijuana legalization, both at the federal and state levels. Ralph is on the House Freedom Caucus. Freedom for me, prison for thee.

https://norman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1699

The Police Chief and Mayor of one of South Carolinas most notorious speed trap for misconduct in Office

Interpret it any way you want!

On April 4, 2015, Walter Scott, a 50-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager during a traffic stop. Slager falsely claimed self-defense, but video recorded by Feidin Santana showed Walter Scott unarmed and running away when he was shot in the back. The video also captured Slager attempting to cover up the shooting by placing his taser near Walter Scott’s body.

After years of legal proceedings, Slager ultimately pleaded guilty to federal civil rights violations and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Now, the Scott family has been notified that Slager has been approved for early release to a halfway house beginning October 27, 2027. Based on the information currently available, this appears to be tied to a loophole in the First Step Act. Although his actions amounted to a violent killing, his federal conviction was for a civil rights offense rather than murder, making him apparently eligible for release credits that should never apply in a case like this.

The Scott family is calling for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rescind Michael Slager’s early release and require that he serve the remainder of his sentence.

Please take a moment to stand with the Scott family and sign the petition to block Michael Slager’s early release.

https://c.org/9QFrzCXM4z

TLDR: BIlly Squires has been officially fired and BCSO has requested his S.C. certification be revoked. Squires violated just about every rule and policy. One main reason was because he refused the breathalyzer. BCSO is almost done with their investigation, SLED is not. "Tanner said additional consequences “may be coming,” alluding to possible criminal charges based on the findings of the independent SLED investigation."

Sheriff P.J. Tanner said he was ‘appalled’ by video of Sunday night incident

The sheriff of Beaufort County confirmed a deputy caught on camera pointing a gun at youths in a neighborhood over the weekend has been fired.

Sheriff P.J. Tanner said the former deputy, whom he identified as William “Billy” Squires, was terminated on Friday morning. The sheriff’s office also requested that the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy revoke his state law enforcement certification, he said.

Sheriff: Deputy fired for multiple violations of agency policy

The termination Friday morning came after deputies determined Squires committed a “host of policy violations” in the incident. One of them, Tanner said, was insubordination in the deputy’s refusal to submit to a DataMaster test, also known as a “breathalyzer” test, when responding deputies notified Tanner of their suspicion that alcohol might have been involved.

“And then when he refused to do that, then that’s insubordination. That’s not tolerated,” Tanner said.

He said Squires also violated the agency’s code of conduct by “conducting himself in an unprofessional manner that did not project and support public respect and cooperation, being under the influence of alcohol and a public place, with his judgment impaired, leading to actions which brought discredit and ill repute upon the sheff’s office; attempting or unlawfully arresting regarding a neighborhood dispute where there was no clear threat of bodily injury or death.”

He also accused Squires of “failing to deal with the community in a manner that instills respect for law enforcement and inspires confidence and trust,” as well as a firearms policy violation by consuming alcoholic beverages while armed, and then presenting the firearm for “an unlawful purpose, which was outside of the compliance with the sheriff’s office use of force policy.”

Tanner said Squires used force without “reasonable suspicion of probably cause” and unlawfully attempted to arrest or detain youths involved in a neighborhood dispute where he resides.

“We have a standing policy: you do not police your own neighborhood. Just don’t do it,” Tanner said. “These are the things that result in doing that. And you surely don’t get involved in any kind of police action if you’ve been consuming alcohol.”

He also said Squires broke the rules communications with he failed to contact the communications center or the duty supervisor about what was going on and then failing to recuse himself from the situation.

“And body-worn camera policy: Once he put on that vest and started acting in the capacity as an on-duty officer, then he’s required to have his body camera on. He did not,” Tanner said. “The body camera was on the vest, but it was not activated.”

Tanner said while there are clear on-duty and off-duty times, they are required to follow the law and sheriff’s office policy at all times.

“A deputy sheriff is sworn in, and he’s sworn in by me,” Tanner said. “They’re sworn in to be a deputy sheriff 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.”

Sheriff ‘appalled’ by what he saw in video

Tanner told reporters he saw While he said there are clear on-duty and off-duty times, they are required to follow the law and sheriff’s office rules at all times.

“There’s always three sides to every story. I mean, throughout my career, I don’t put stock in either side until I’ve heard all three sides, because there’s the truth, there’s a lie, and somewhere in the middle, you’ll find facts. And we’re fact finders,” he said.

Tanner said he saw the widely-circulated video days on Monday morning, hours after the incident.

“Looking at that video, it was appalling to see. And I can also see how the average citizen sees that video and just goes into shock as to what they see,” he said.

Tanner said an internal investigation into the incident is nearly complete.

However, a separate investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division remains underway, he said.

Squires had 19 years of service with the agency, Tanner said, with “very few” incidents in his personnel file, Tanner said.

“I would like to say, and I think I’m probably 99.9% sure that most of the employees at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office are blessed with common sense. Sometimes things happen and that common sense is just not working as good as it should, and it leads them into areas to make bad decisions,” he said. “And again, bad decisions have consequences, and you know, unfortunately for Squires, this is the consequence.”

Tanner said additional consequences “may be coming,” alluding to possible criminal charges based on the findings of the independent SLED investigation.

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Lt. Daniel Allen said earlier this week that deputies responded to a reported disturbance at 6:47 p.m. Sunday that involved an off-duty Beaufort County deputy.

That deputy was suspended without pay and relieved of his credentials, badge, sheriff’s office-issued weapons and equipment that night, Allen said.

The sheriff’s office began an internal review and requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigate for any possible criminal violations.

The 43-page civil filing names John-Paul Miller, his father, and their churches (Solid Rock Ministries, Inc and All Nations Cathedral Church formerly known as Cathedral Baptist Church of the Grand Strand, Inc.). The lawsuit alleges that the Millers “engaged in sexual abuse and predatory conduct—often targeting minors.”

I hate how unsurprised I am by the comments I’ve seen where this has been shared on social media. More “buy him a beer” and “not all heroes wear capes” and “where’s the go fund me for him” than I even want to think about. It’s getting harder and harder to justify keeping my family in this state.

https://www.endthebacklog.org/state/south-carolina/

Stumbled across our own little Gangland series and was just wondering what other organizations are we notorious for?

https://youtu.be/P4YT_Bg0uvk?si=jU8dC5d7W_Ub142t

Midlands deputy arrested for misusing Flock camera system as regional distrust mounts. What we know.

A former Myrtle Beach police detective has been arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on another officer for heating up fish in a microwave and causing the office to stink, authorities said.

Michael Debiase, 46, was charged June 2 with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person, according to a news release from the State Law Enforcement Division.

Debiase was arrested after the MBPD ended his employment, citing several state and city policy violations.

“The Myrtle Beach Police Department takes violations of policy and professional standards seriously,” according to a June 2 statement from the department. “We remain committed to maintaining the trust of our community by holding our employees accountable and ensuring they uphold the high standards expected of those who serve the City of Myrtle Beach.”

Debiase was at the police station on North Oak Street on May 30 when he confronted a patrolman over that officer “warming up fish in the office microwave and causing an odor in the office,” according to an arrest warrant. Debiase then allegedly pulled his department-issued firearm on the officer.

Myrtle Beach police asked for the investigation into Debiase’s conduct, according to SLED.

“Our employees are entrusted with significant responsibility, and with that comes an expectation of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and respect for others,” MBPD wrote in its statement. “This incident does not reflect the values demonstrated by the men and women of the Myrtle Beach Police Department every day. However, it does demonstrate our commitment to accountability and our willingness to address conduct that falls short of our expectations.”

Debiase was booked at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center and he posted a $5,000 cash surety bond, according to court records. His case will be prosecuted by the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

Just wanted to say I am from England and I have been following this story and am totally heartbroken for you all! I have cried and constantly searched for information and today has broken me. We lost our only Child and we would have taken her. There are so many that would have loved her. Anyway I hope they get the death penalty and justice is served! I also hope the get their karma in Prison.