Officer fired and arrested after dispute 6/6/2009 12:12 AM By KAREN DAILY Staff writer
An Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested at his Burnettown home Friday morning for unlawful communication and was fired hours later from his position with the agency, officials said.
Mark Patterson, 33, of Fourth Street, was arrested around 8 a.m. Friday.
According to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile division investigator was terminated as a result of the arrest because he violated the agency's code of conduct. He had been employed there for about five years.
The incident unfolded late Thursday, said Burnettown Police Chief David Paul Smith.
Patterson and his wife had been text messaging one another most of the evening, arguing back and forth, said Smith.
The two had been separated, and Patterson was not at their Fourth Street home when the communications began, he explained.
"By about 1:30 a.m., it appeared as if things calmed down between the two, but then about 6 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. things picked back up," he added.
The text messages were not made public, but the police chief confirmed profanity had been used.
Less than two hours later, the former deputy reportedly went to the house he and his wife legally shared and ransacked the residence, Smith said. A third party, who was not involved, called for help, he added.
Smith said the two had been inside and out of the home during the argument and said a neighbor could have placed the phone call.
Although the deputy was armed and wearing a holster, Smith said Patterson never threatened his wife with the weapon.
The police chief could not comment on whether the gun Patterson was carrying was his duty weapon or not.
He said neither Patterson nor his wife appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
Although the incident occurred off duty, officials at the sheriff's office said the agency's code of conduct requires a deputy to act properly both on and off duty.
The incident is still under investigation, the police chief said.
A mug shot was not available at presstime.
Contact Karen Daily at kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
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Comment Title: Unlawful Communications - Misdemeanor
Many citizens are arrested for unlawful communications in Aiken County and receive a $1087.50 bond at the detention center. They are booked and have a bond hearing at either 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. at the detention center, typically within 24 hours. However, Mark Patterson received special treatment because he should have but was not booked at the detention center like every other citizen who gets charged with this crime in Aiken County.
Posted by: On: 6/11/2009
Comment Title: Magistrate Misconduct
Who was the magistrate who granted him bond without requiring him to be booked at the detention center? This is judicial misconduct if his bond was granted when others were being detained at the center awaiting their bond hearing. When a law enforcement officer is arrested it is unethical for a judge to give him special treatment regarding the bond hearing. The Aiken Standard should investigate this story.
Posted by: On: 6/10/2009
Comment Title: Disloyal Sheriff
It's hard to believe that this man worked so hard for the sheriff for about five years and then the sheriff just turned his back on him, fired him without any severance or benefits, disgraced him before the whole community, all because he texted a message to his wife. Law enforcement officers who don't work for Mike Hunt should thank God every day for being so fortunate.
Posted by: On: 6/10/2009
Comment Title: John Herring Coverup
Your talking about the Deputy John Herring coverup when he gave the prostitute $10 for a pack of cigarettes. News Release - November 15, 2007 Failure to follow protocol cost an Aiken County deputy his job. In August, an informant claimed Cpl. John Herring paid $10 for sex acts and gave a woman cigarettes in exchange for touching her. The sheriff's office says they found nothing to prove those allegations, but Herring did admit he gave her money and cigarettes in exchange for information.
Posted by: On: 6/10/2009
Comment Title: Was any of yall there when this took place
I know to be facts that there was a true friend(Calvin) of both of theres there that they both called on an he was a true friend to them.I think if people talked to him all the facts would be on the money,but he aint going to down grade Ellen or Mark but hes know alot about them both an both sides of the story.Calvin i know its been alot on you hang in there they need you !
Posted by: Friend of Both On: 6/10/2009
Comment Title:
Well you must be her nosy friend..I just confirmed my post with both of them.. Both stated the EXACT same thing that I posted. So sounds like your just trying to stir the pot. You must be bitter because you have no life so you have to meddle in others.
Posted by: On: 6/9/2009
Comment Title:
friend of both- that was in NO way the first argument they ever had! i have witnessed arguments that the two of them have had. they were not getting back together. mark is living with another woman!!!! i dont know who you talked to but your information is wrong! mark has ALWAYS thought he was above the law and that he could do no wrong. i for one will be glad when he moves and is gone. i just feel sorry for his children because he doesnt know how to be a good father to them.
Posted by: On: 6/9/2009
Comment Title:
Where Is The Sheriff ? I Have Not Seen Him On TV Or The New Paper.
Posted by: Friend of Both On: 6/9/2009
Comment Title: Whole Story....
Well I know both Mark and his wife Ellen Patterson and have talked to both. This whole thing was blown WAY out of proportion. They who story is not being told. From what I gather that was the first argument they had ever had and they were talking about getting back together when she decided to stay out all night and refuse to tell him where she was staying. He then saw a note to another man saying that she loved and missed this other man and it read that they had been together recently (romantically). Mark lost his cool as would any of you if you learned your spouse was suppose to be working things out but sleeping with another man or woman. I don't know what she was doing with the other man but she has admitted to being with him. As far as the text messages, I know that nobody on here can say they NEVER cursed in a text message... Neither Mark nor Ellen called the police, one of her nosy friends called because she doesn't like Mark. Mark was a great investigator and got nothing but praise from his superiors and the public he dealt with. Then his superiors turned their back on him and let this deputy be arrested for charges that should of never been made. I know for fact that he NEVER thought he was above the law and loved his job and family. I don't condone what happen and don't feel that either one of them is not to blame, they are both to blame and it should of never got to this point. Don't judge when you don't know and stop being hypocrites.
Posted by: On: 6/9/2009
Comment Title: Small mistake?
I don't think this was a 'small mistake' but rather the 'straw that broke the camel's back'. He might have been a great investigator but the sheriff requires certain behavior from his employees and this man's time was finally up!! His personal life is his business and I'm sure people had tried to 'look the other way' regarding some of his 'issues' for awhile. But Patterson needs to know that no matter how much 'good' one might do-you are NEVER above the law! This was not a 'small spat'-and there are probably LOTS of details that are not being provided to the media and the general public.
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Who Cares
It should of never been put in the paper. The deputy cussed in a text message and was arrested and fired. He had a dispute with his wife in which he didn't threaten her or harm her in anyway and broke up stuff in a house that was legally both his and his wife's property. They don't put it on the front page when other people do the same thing if not worse and how would you all feel if they put you on the front page of the paper when your fired from your job. If you google this officers name you will see what a good job he has done protecting children on the internet for years. Now he makes one small mistake and is trashed by everyone.
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Elect Frommer
Pete Frommer's job is an appointed one. He does not have to run and be elected every four years. He also makes more money than Hunt. Why would he give up a job like that to take on the aggravation of running for office every four years? That's why Hunt was trying to get the North Augusta Chief's job with the help of Weatherington. Weatherington was going to help him get the job and Hunt was going to hire him, ut he couldn't pass the physical, and no insurance company would cover him. So NO JOB!
Posted by: USC Grad On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Engage brain before mouth...
I find it "almost" comical how EVERY TIME there is a story referencing the SO, the masses show up on the Aiken Standard.com to slaughter the Sheriff... Even more hilarious, is that most respondents swear that Hunt's "good-ole-boy" system is alive and flourishing with corruption when most of the time, the articles the comments originate from are about Hunt's termination of officers that fail to uphold their duties. My goodness people, talk about ridiculous. Mark Patterson was fired for his actions OFF DUTY... What more can you ask for out of your sheriff in this circumstance? And just as a side note, I understood you, original educated... As always I sit back in dismay and can only shake my head when I read the majority of these posts. To be honest, our level of academic sub-excellence in this area is really quite sad. It would serve many well to read or LISTEN and THINK before running off at the mouth. When you practice such irresponsible social behavior you only intensify stereotypes... And this rule goes for every demographic.
Posted by: The orginal educated and proud of it... On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: You are ASSuming...
That my comment was made about ALL "valley" people. I happen to be from the "valley" and know personally some of the people that I refer to, the same types of people that spell deputy incorrectly and such. You all get on the defensive so quickly once someone points out the lack of education in that area, which I might add, is a proven fact. I am a graduate of the University of SC with 4 degrees, I am also a ER doctor at a local hospital. A word of advice, DONT ASSume Im lumping all Valley people together, only the ones that have gotten so defensive, because they know Im referring to THEM! Oh and the slang I use is the everyday slang I hear coming from those people. I added it to make a point and my point was proven!!! Thank you and good day!
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Valley...continued
Ok darlin, here goes. First of all from YOUR post: "I happen to be from "the valley" and I would put my grammer,spelling and punctuation against your's anytime." OK, first off, you lose! Really, did you mean to type YOUR'S??!! Oh sweetie, that's an error. Use your spell check if you must! NEXT: You typed to me "You really need to get out more and meet the people you're judging and not be so narrowminded." Wow, you really are a bit on the slow side aren't you? I AM THE ONE WHO WAS DEFENDING THE VALLEY! You're the one who stated valley folks on this forum were using incorrect grammar and such! OMG, (bet you use that lingo all the time, don't you?)Oh sweetie, I promise you, you would come out the loser in a battle of the brains.
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Hunt
I understand that Hunt and his hinchman Courtney was out of town at the time of the incident, but he was called and told someone to fire him. You had better believe that if Burnettown had not arrested him he would have been quietly fired and no one would have ever known about it. Hunt has done that before ( obstructing justice ) when he quietly fired a deputy that was supposed to be on duty in Granteville when he was caught in a county car on duty having sex with a prostitute. That was a few years ago but no one knew because he was quietly fired.
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: To:educated and proud of it
I happen to be from "the valley" and I would put my grammer,spelling and punctuation against your's anytime. As for being from "the valley", there are just as many good people from the valley as there are in Aiken or anywhere else and just as many bums, ho's, dopeheads,and trash in Aiken as there is in the valley. You really need to get out more and meet the people you're judging and not be so narrowminded.
Posted by: VALLEY GIRL & A GRADUATE! On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Re: Educated and proud of it
Comment Title: Good Grief! Really??? Really are you THAT poster on this forum is from the valley? Not one person claims that. It's people like you that perpetuate the VALLEY ignorance. Why did you assume the remarks made here were from people in 'the valley?' Well, you know what happens when you assume????? Also, and I quote your post "I dont know Hunt, Patterson, his wife, his hoe, his kids, his babies mama or any of that... but if he broke the law, then he should be fired AND punished...." Ok, you can make your point using better language than HOE and BABIES MAMA if you're as educated as you claim to be! I seriously doubt your supposed education is the level you would hope us to believe. Just sign me..GRADUATE OF USC, ALSO A WOMAN FROM THE VALLEY!
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Elect Pete Frommer?
Pete Frommer is a nice man and a good person but he is as dumb as dirt and the only reason he's chief is because he's been there since GOD was a child. He is also a friend of the "little general" (Hunt) and if the truth is known Hunt tells Frommer what to do.
Posted by: Educated and proud of it! On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Good Grief!
Really??? Some of you people are ignorant and it shows by your grammar, spelling, puncuation or lack thereof!!! You give proof to allegations made by so many in the county about "the Valley"... yep, you proved em' all right again. Good job!!! I dont know Hunt, Patterson, his wife, his hoe, his kids, his babies mama or any of that... but if he broke the law, then he should be fired AND punished.... If you can do better then Hunt, run for office and put your money where your mouth is or SHUT UP!!! As for Aiken County being so bad, if you all dont like it ----> MOVEEEEEEEEEE!!! PLEASE!!! Idiots!
Posted by: Waiting on bruce! On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: WHERES THE BRUCE?
I wonder what Bruce has to say about all this? You know, the bruce that posted all over the celebration recovery story? Just interested in his point of view.
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Re: Enema?
So all the good ole boys are in the south? What do we call those oh so honest gents in Illinois?
Posted by: Bobbys girl On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Bobby too
Id vote in my boss, bobby with the peg leg. Hes such a good guy. He would never ever hire someone just coz theyre his friend. He has faced much discrimination because of his peg leg. Yet he didnt let it stop him. He shows compassion to others because of his peg leg. But get out a line and he's known to take if off and give ya a good whoopin! Either him or pete would do good, i think.
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Yea Pete!
Lets get the Pete man in office! I agree buddy! And you got my vote! Id vote for him any ol day! He's a true professional! He's a law abidin citizen! I bet he'd do things different too! I bet he wouldnt be a good ol boy! I hope he runs! Id vote for em!
Posted by: Cars for Retirees On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title:
Ive heard Hunts givin cars to Deppitys who are there 20 plus years ... talk about good ole boys
Posted by: DRAFT PETE FROMMER On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: We Need PETE FROMMER
Now more than ever ..... DRAFT PETE FROMMER FOR 2012 AIKEN COUNTY SHERIFF
Posted by: Proud not to be in the good ol' boy network! On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: Enema?
Please. Only thing wrong with your DREAM is that we can never clean out all the 'good ol boys'. HELLLLLOOOOO. You live in the south! Thats all there is here is good ol' boys. Get one out and he'd just be replaced with another. There is no fairness in ol Aiken. Always has been a good ol' boy system, how do you think Hunt got where he is? Then he brought in all his good ol boys to work under him. Well, this is what happens when you bring in your buds & promote based on friendship, huntin or fishin skills. Deal with it.
Posted by: THE ACSO NEEDS AN ENEMA On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: NARC TEAM, NATIONS, HUNT & THE FIRE CHEIF NOW THIS!!!
First the fine, sterling young officials on the "Narcotics Team", The the piece of work known as "Deppity Nations", then the sheriff out chasing fires instead of crime....the "good ole boys" are so thick they are stumbling over one another, time to cleam 'em out from the top down
Posted by: On: 6/8/2009
Comment Title: mugshot
If you ever saw him you would understand why no mug shot. yikes!
Posted by: GET UR FACTS STRAIGHT On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title: To whoever knows them so well
First off the truth is he left his wife 6 months after they got married left his kids with the wife that took care of them for 6 months while he was gone they not her kids by him then she takes him back an now he leaves again and takes his kids this time but hes also moves in another woman with 4 kids an u want to say something about shes sleeping with another man.THINK U NEED TO KNOW THE WHOLE STORY
Posted by: Somone that knows BOTH sides of the real story On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title: to Concerned about idiots
It actually sounds like you only have half of the story....and I'm willing to bet it came straight from HIS mouth. Even if his wife was sleeping with another man-why the heck would he care when he's had another woman living with him for over a month in a different house? He has not lived on Fourth street in several months...so the paper has it wrong...as usual. If anyone was playing head games it wasn't the wife...all she ever did wrong was fall in love with a man who didn't know a good thing when he had it and a man who also wouldn't know the truth if it slapped him in the face....
Posted by: On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title: MARK PATTERSON THINKS HES A BAD A-S
PATTERSON HAS ALWAYS THOUGH THAT HE WAS BETTER THAN THE LAW. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY ALL THE COMPLAINTS MADE AGAINST HIM WASNT INVESTAGED? IF THEY HAD BEEN HE WOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED BEFORE HE GOT MARRIED WHY DO U THINK HES BEEN FROM COUNTY TO COUNTY?SORRY HES ABOUBE THE LAW
Posted by: Concerned About Idiots On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title: Concerned Citizen
From reading your comment I am concerned about the school system in Aiken because your an idiot. You can't even spell and I personally know the deputy and his wife and you don't know the whole story yourself. Sounds to me you only have half the story and probably that of his wife. So your either his wife or her friend. You probably need to mind your own business. Did his wife tell you she was also sleeping with another man and playing head games with her husband? I bet not.
Posted by: On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title: Great Sheriff (Please)
We Do Have Stupid People In This County For Believing All That Sheriff Hunt Says. Yes He Does Fire Some Of His People For Violated The Law But None Or Arrest. But You Would Be !!!That Would Be Good For The Papers To Check On All The Dept And See Who Covers Up. Your Great Sheriff Will Be One Who Does. He Didn't Arrest This Deputy !!!!!
Posted by: concerned citizen On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title: Deputy fired
the whole story is not being available, at least not being told!! The Deputy in question broke into the home of his wife which was purchaced prior to their marriage, because he had moved out 2 months prior into another residence and also moved into his residence another woman with children, but that was not mentioned, makes you wonder when he broke a window to obtain access he then destroyed personal property owned by his wife, it makes you wonder why someone that is sapose to enforce the law can blatantly break it. this kind of thing reduces your confidence in law enforcement.....
Posted by: On: 6/7/2009
Comment Title:
Picking up prostitutes and going to strip clubs? Where did you get this information??? You must just be another Aiken County idiot that the sheriff's office has pissed off because you got caught in a prostitution sting...
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: For those of you.........
For those of you that are so NEGATIVE about Hunt and/or anything else, get off your butts and RUN FOR OFFICE to PROVE YOU can do such a better job! Betcha' can't! Not that I am a fan of Mike Hunt, but if you are so unhappy with how he is running the County, get off your butt and run against him.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
Mike Hunt is the worst Sheriff in the history of Aiken County, period. Its shameful what he has done with that agency.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Great Sheriff
It never ceases to amaze me at the stupid people that we have in this county. If the Sheriff didnt fire people that violated the law then all you whinning asses would be screaming for blood. Other departments violate people's rights along with department rules and nothing is said about them. Its tough to fire a law enforcement officer when you know that its going to ruin their career but it happens and the agency moves on. Had the Sheriff covered up all the transgressions of prior officers then would he be okay with all of you that scream for his neck ? If that is the type of law enforcement you want then lets go back to those days where things were really covered up. The next time the sheriff's race comes up, get you a man to run print up some signs that you will not expose corruption or people that can't follow rules and see how many people get behind you ? I suspect that the ones of you that get so mad when one of the officers that are fired for not following policy have yourself been fired or one of your close friends have been. Come apply at the Sheriff's office and spend time as an officer and see if you can last. All officers know that if you get charged with a crime, pack your bags unless you work for one of those chief's or sheriff's that cover things up. Maybe the standard, chronicle and state news papers can research across the state and see how many departments fire and cover up thing ??
Posted by: S. MIntosh On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Not Defending anyone.
There is no law that states a person must be jailed when a violation is committed. In this case it is very likely that the Chief made his charge after contacting the Senior Deputy or Supervisor on duty for the Sheriff. Upon arrival of this deputy, the Chief would have made his charge. The supervisor on duty had no say in the matter as to weather the Deputy was taken to ACDC and Booked. That would have been a decision for the Chief to make. The charge could have been made on a Uniform Summons and Arrest Report, i.e. "A Ticket" which listed all details and a time and date for the Deputy to appear in the Municipal Court of Burnettown. No law violated in doing so. “Officer's Desecration" done often just not reported by the Aiken Standard. Rarely are Police Officers Arrested. If you pay attention, "School Teachers" are arrested more often than LOEs and for much more serious Violations. This past Wednesday, A State Trooper with 24 years Service was arrested by a City of Cayce, S.C. Patrolman for D.U.I.. This Trooper was given the Breathalyzer, charged on a Uniform Summons and released to the Senior Trooper on Duty in Lexington County. she was not taken to any Jail and Booked. She was terminated at 9:00 am. Nothing in either case requires a SLED Investigation. Just last night two Officers from the Rock Hill Police Dept, (S.C.) had to shoot and kill an armed 15 year old female during an Armed Robbery. SLED is required to investigate this incident by law. Both Officers were suspended as required by the same Statue. It appears only the Deputy who was terminated violated any law. He lost his Job because of it. Very harsh sentence. How many of you would have lost your job if this had been you ?
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Not Right
The Deputy was never book in at the jail is that the way ever one is done or just(Deputies)The Augusta new paper says he was never book in......
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
Hunt has to be setting a record for the number of Deputies fired in disgrace. You idiots voted for this redneck and now we all have to pay for it.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Hall of Shame
Another employee of Mike Hunt's joins the Hall of Shame. Sheriff Mike Hunt cannot be trusted and will turn on anyone who works for him in a heartbeat. Why wasn't this officer investigated by SLED before he was arrested?
Posted by: Pofwe On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Get 'em out!
I believe the Sheriff is doing a fine job. Cause I haven't gotten over the Sheriff Wyman Bush years. You talk about nepotism and ignorance of the law ... You can't truthfully "bad mouth" Sheriff Hunt. I'll take his methods of law enforcement over his predecessors anytime.
Posted by: S. McIntosh On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
When you accept the position of Deputy Sheriff you take on authority, responsibilities, and commitments that go far beyond that of a Municipal Officer. Deputy Sheriff’s have far more authority than other LEOs. When you accept this position of Deputy Sheriff you do so at the pleasure of the Sheriff. A Sheriff can terminate anyone at anytime. He or She is not required to have a reason nor are they required to give you a reason for termination. It is only necessary that you be told “your services are no longer needed “ A Sheriff is not required to extend on that statement of termination. You have no one to appeal to. No recourse. The code of conduct is whatever a Sheriff wants it to be. There is no requirement to put anything in writing. This Deputy has not been convicted of anything at this point. I would think, (and could be wrong) that the Sheriff would return this Deputy’s Certification Card to the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy with the statement that he was "Terminated for violating Department Policy". At that time it becomes the responsibility of the Academy to conduct their own investigation of the termination and make the decision as to when, if, and under what circumstances his Certification will be reinstated to allow this man to continue in Law Enforcement. The Sheriff has no say at this point. Now, if you have evidence that any Sheriff in this state has violated the law, you take your evidence to the County Coroner. It is the responsibility of the Coroner to have the matter investigated and make any arrest necessary. The County Coroner and only the Coroner can arrest a Sheriff (in his own county) in the State of South Carolina. They can be arrested by any federal Agent for violation of federal Codes.SLED, State Trooper, Municipal Officer ? Can't touch him. (Never had to research it, but I don't think a Chief of Police can Legally Arrest a Deputy Sheriff in his own county)Only the Sheriff or the Coroner ? Aiken County Council has no authority over the Sheriff or his Deputies. Only the Governor can suspend a Sheriff pending Trial. You don’t like the way the Sheriff does things ? Put your name on the Ballot for the Office of Sheriff. I am not related to the Sheriff , any Deputy, or other Public Official of Aiken County. I have not seen or talked directly to the Sheriff in more than Four Years. Just providing a little information that I know is correct.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Sheriff's News Release TROY Where Are You
Why hasn't this been put on the Sheriff's website under his news releases? Usually Troy publishes the picture, warrant and incident report. What's going on here????
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Armed off duty
Officers are allowed to cary off duty just as anyone can get a cary perment and they are allways subject to be called in to work 24/7. If an off duty officer was to protect you by being armed while off duty you would not have a problem.
Posted by: Watch Out Chief On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
Watch out Chief Smith,Sheriff Hunt Will Be Out For Your Job Next !!!!!! Karen Check with jail and see if he was booked in.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Strip Clubs
Patterson is known for picking up prostitutes along highway 421 and going to the strip clubs in Columbia. It was only a matter of time.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
There is no mug shot because he was never booked in the jail ____________
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: texting ?
Why wasn't there a mugshot available? and why was he wearing a gun and holster if he was off duty?
Posted by: Just a Citizen (Please) On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
What Happen When The Sheriff Think He Is Above The Law......
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: The Sheriff Does the Right Thing
I do not agree that the Sheriff "protests too much". His officers should know that he and the public, expects them to be examples to the community and they should be held to a higher standard. If they do not respect their jobs, families, communities etc. then they should get jobs in the private sector where there are not held to standards they cannot achieve.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title:
Hunt strikes again. Was this just a way to get the heat off of Hunt again? Just what is their code of conduct? If this is the kind of stuff they can be fired for than why is Hunt still there!!! He can drink with the the deputies and then drive home and let them drive home, but I guess that benefits him so it ok. If the code of conduct is so strict, why is Hunt still there? It should be the same across the board for everyoe including Hunt. What did this deputy have on Hunt? Because it is known that if they have something on him or know of an illegal act that he has done, they will be gone. People, wise up, Hunt has became an disgrace to Aiken County and needs to go.
Posted by: Just a citizen On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: Hmmm
That's what happens when Officers think they are above the law. Glad to know Sheriff Hunt takes such immediate action. Wonder how Mark Patterson feels today? Sucks to be you.
Posted by: On: 6/6/2009
Comment Title: What's that lump in the rug
Close counts in horseshoes, doesn't it? Nice try sheriff--methinks thou doest protest too much.
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