Sheriff's Divisions

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. 

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

LIEUTENANT

LAURA RUTLAND

ccso-pio@colletoncounty.org 

General Media Inquiries can be sent to ccso-pio@colletoncounty.org

Requests for Incident Reports or Records can be sent to ccso-foia@colletoncounty.org

A MEDIA BOARD containing incident reports less than 14 days old is provided in the front lobby of the Colleton County Sheriff's Office and is available during business hours. 

LIEUTENANT

LAURA RUTLAND

lrutland@colletoncounty.org

DETECTIVE

WILLIAM "BILLY" BALLARD

bballard@colletoncounty.org

Report an Incident  Submit a Tip

SERGEANT

CHRISTOPHER SPRY

cspry@colletoncounty.org

Submit a Tip  Crime Stoppers

CAPTAIN

JASON CHAPMAN

jchapman@colletoncounty.org

LIEUTENANT

DAVID LONG

dlong@colletoncounty.org

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

CAPTAIN

JASON CHAPMAN

jchapman@colletoncounty.org

Schedule Video Visitation link

CCSO Detention Center rules and 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 transactions with McDaniel Supply Company through the link below.

Inmate Account Deposit link

All Attorney's may schedule visitation requests at: 

SmartCommunications 

or by phone: 843-549-5742. 

SERGEANT

JEFFREY "CHAD" CUMMINGS

COLLETON ACADEMY OF SUCCESS

CORPORAL

ROBIN "CAROLINE" CHAPLIN

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

DEPUTY

RUFUS BAILEY

BELLS ELEMENTARY

DEPUTY

JAMES SOLVIK

BLACK STREET ELEMENTARY

DEPUTY

LUCAS BEACH

COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY

DEPUTY (PART-TIME)

RICKY VALENTINE

FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY

DEPUTY

HENDERSONVILLE ELEMENTARY 

DEPUTY

MARCUS FERGUSON

LIBERTAS ACADEMY

DEPUTY

CIARA CLARK

COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

DEPUTY

KIMBERLY CALDWELL

COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

DEPUTY

KYLE BRELAND

COLLETON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

DEPUTY

KAREN ZACCAGNINI

COLLETON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

DEPUTY

RALPH SONS

THUNDERBOLT CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER