Author Archives: Brian King
Long-time drug dealer found guilty in his absence, faces mandatory 25-year prison sentence
Newberry, S.C.; November 16, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that a North Carolina man was convicted of trafficking cocaine, third or subsequent offense, after the man failed to appear for his court date. Calvin Whitener, … Continue reading
Posted in Newberry County
Comments Off on Long-time drug dealer found guilty in his absence, faces mandatory 25-year prison sentence
Greenwood man facing 15 years in prison for burglary, firing shots into house
Greenwood, S.C.; November 10, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Greenwood man was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 15 years in prison for a pair of incidents in which he assaulted a man and fired … Continue reading
Posted in Greenwood County
Comments Off on Greenwood man facing 15 years in prison for burglary, firing shots into house
Juvenile arbitrators receive training on human trafficking
Greenwood, S.C.; November 2, 2017 – It’s a problem few want to talk about and even fewer fully acknowledge. It is a growing problem not just overseas, but right here in our own backyards. While there are no firm statistics … Continue reading
Posted in Abbeville County, Greenwood County, Laurens County, Newberry County, News
Comments Off on Juvenile arbitrators receive training on human trafficking
North Carolina man convicted of DUI after driving wrong direction on I-385
Laurens, S.C.; October 26, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that a North Carolina man was found guilty Thursday morning on charges connected to an incident in which the man was driving the wrong direction on … Continue reading
Posted in Laurens County, News
Comments Off on North Carolina man convicted of DUI after driving wrong direction on I-385
Abbeville meth dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison
Abbeville, S.C.; October 24, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Tuesday morning that an Abbeville County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine.
Posted in Abbeville County
Comments Off on Abbeville meth dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison
New Drug Test Procedure
Laurens Drug Court / Vet Court participants will drug test at the Laurens Solicitor’s office. Greenwood female Drug Court / Vet Court participants will drug test at the Greenwood Solicitor’s office. Greenwood male Drug Court / Vet Court participants will … Continue reading
Posted in Drug Court Updates
Comments Off on New Drug Test Procedure
Long-time Clinton menace sentenced to 15 years in prison
Laurens, S.C.; October 16, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Monday that a Clinton man with a lengthy rap sheet dating back to 1998 was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a drug … Continue reading
Posted in Laurens County
Comments Off on Long-time Clinton menace sentenced to 15 years in prison
Greenville man gets maximum sentence for bomb threat against women’s shelter
Greenwood, S.C.; September 21, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that a Greenville man received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to calling in a bomb threat to a local women’s shelter. Rahim Aadil Taqwa … Continue reading
Posted in Greenwood County, News
Comments Off on Greenville man gets maximum sentence for bomb threat against women’s shelter
ABBEVILLE MAN RECEIVES MAXIMUM PRISON SENTENCE FOR 2016 FONDLING OF A CHILD
Abbeville, S.C.; August 31, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo announced Thursday that an Abbeville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 10 in 2016. George Anthony Clark, 44, of Abbeville, … Continue reading
Posted in Abbeville County, News
Comments Off on ABBEVILLE MAN RECEIVES MAXIMUM PRISON SENTENCE FOR 2016 FONDLING OF A CHILD
MULTI-COUNTY DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON
Abbeville, S.C.; August 29, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo announced Tuesday that a multi-county drug dealer was sentenced to 12 years in prison Monday afternoon in connection to five arrests spanning three counties over a 7-month period.
Posted in Abbeville County, Greenwood County, Laurens County, News
Comments Off on MULTI-COUNTY DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON