The Crime Report

**Marion County Grand Jury Indicts Six Men**

“Following an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Marion County Grand Jury indicted six individuals on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Johnathan Dale Hewitt, 28, of Fork, was indicted for one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent and one count of Criminal Conspiracy.

The following people were indicted for one count of Receiving Goods or Services Fraudulently Obtained and one count of Criminal Conspiracy:

-Oscar Jay Foxworth, 34, of Marion

-Leon Woodbury, 59, of Mullins

-Liston Abraham Dykes II, 42, of Marion

-Alvin Tony Hayes, 49, of Mullins

-Anthony Dewayne Graves, 53, of Marion

The SLED investigation was requested by the Marion Police Department. The case will be prosecuted by the 12th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

FCSO investigating two fatal shooting incidents that Oscar Jay Foxworth did on or between March 18, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the c1ime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in violation of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

Liston Abraham Dykes, II did on or between March l 0, 2021 and Septcm ber 16, 2021, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt, between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other-and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Receiving Goods or Services Fraudulently Obtained; in violation of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

Alvin Tony Hayes did in Marion County on or between March 10, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in violation of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

That Leon Woodbury did, in Marion County. on or between March 10, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, wiilfu11y, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in violaticn of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

Alvin Tony Hayes did in Marion County on or between March 10, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in violation of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. ode of Laws, 1976, as amended.

Leon Woodbury did, in Marion County. on or between March 10, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, wiilfu11y, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in violaticn of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

Anthony Dewayne Graves did on or between March 10, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, consp.ire, confederate, agree with Johnathan Dale Hewitt between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in vjo!atic,n of Section 16-17-0410, S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

Johnathan Dale Hewitt did on or between March 10, 2021 and September 16, 2021, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly, wickedly and feloniously unite, combine, conspire, confederate, agree with Liston Dykes, Oscar Foxworth, Anthony Graves, Alvin Hayes, Leon Woodbury between and among themselves, and have tacit understanding with each other and with divers other persons whose names are unknown to the Grand Jurors for the purpose of committing the crime of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent; in violation of Section I 6-17- 0410, S.C Code of Laws, 1976, as amended

**SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall Of Fame Inducts Eight Officers For Meritorious Service**

COLUMBIA, SC

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony today to recognize eight officers for their outstanding contributions to law enforcement in South Carolina.

In order to be considered for this honor, nominees must have a proven record of excellence, especially to South Carolina law enforcement as a whole. They must have a minimum of 25 years of law enforcement service. The nominees cannot currently be employed by a law enforcement agency or have been employed in the past five years. However, they may be nominated posthumously.

SCDPS Director Robert G. Woods, IV is chair of the SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame Advisory Committee.

Today, we rightly honor this group of law enforcement professionals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to duty and service throughout their commendable careers,” Woods said. “Their legacy will be preserved and permanently displayed in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame to ensure they are recognized for their diligence, commitment, and service to the state of South Carolina.”

The first ceremony recognizing officers for meritorious service was held in October 2017, and since then, there have been 42 officers inducted into the SC Hall of Fame for excellence in law enforcement.

**Statement By Florence County Deputy Darrell**

Before I say what I’m about to say I wanted to advise I do not care who is related to this young man! So blasting me and inboxing me will be irrelevant!

NOW, these young people seem to think it’s a game when it comes to taking a life for no reason! Our older generation is tired of these young people doing the things they do! Our ancestors walked miles and miles for us and here we are showing them we don’t care anything about them! I hope he gets the MAX SENTENCE! Parents y’all need to do better with the parenting you are providing to your children!

On tables that don’t serve you respect, divinity, dignity, love, self worth WALK AWAY and find you a table that will serve you absolutely everything you need to prosper in this world!

I often times have talks with young people about their poor decisions! Specifically our black young men! I’m tired of booking, locking up, and charging our black men with crimes they have no business doing!

With that being said PARENTS and older generations it’s time to take back our youth!

**Florence County Sheriff Office Investigating Two Fatal Shooting Incidents**

Florence County Sheriffs Office is investigating two separate fatal shootings over the weekend.

On Saturday, November 5, 2022 deputies responded to a call of a shooting with a victim on Autumn Lane. The victim was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced dead by the Florence County Coroner. Investigators have arrested Joseph Michael Barefoot, age 19, of 1815 Autumn Lane and charged him with Murder, Pointing and Presenting a Firearm and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.

According to Investigators, Barefoot shot the victim following a verbal and physical altercation.

In a separate and apparently unrelated incident, on Sunday, November 6, 2022 deputies responded to a call of a shooting with multiple victims on Ervin Street in Florence, S.C. According to Investigators, one victim died and another was transported to an area hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. No addition information on the condition of this victim is available at this time.

Anyone with knowledge or information regarding this incident is asked to call FCSO Investigators at (843) 665-2121, ext. 482 or "Submit-A-Tip" on the FCSO free app for I-phone and Android telephones. You do not have to reveal your identity to leave information.

You can also leave information anonymously through Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee by submitting a web tip at www.peedeeswanted.com, downloading the "P3 Tips" app on your Apple or Android Device or call 888-CRIME-SC. Your tip could earn you a cash reward of up to $1000.00 from Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of person(s) involved in a crime.