Help Needed !!!!

[MarionCountyBusinessOwner]

I realize the elections are over! But I think its very important that we as community leaders encourage others who are not registered to vote to do so. You would be very surprised to see how many residents are not registered or who did not cast their votes this past election. I personally would like to see changes in Marion County. Voters need to remember that each vote is very important and that we need those elected to know that they are elected by the people for the people not just a select group of individuals. Please help to get residents registered to vote!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[Tenoose]

I take it the last election did not go as you hoped it would ?

[MarionCountyBusinessOwner]

Not exactly. An elected official continues to be a disappointment. The election was very close and I hope that more voters will participate in the next election. ;-)

[bigfish]

Not exactly. An elected official continues to be a disappointment. The election was very close and I hope that more voters will participate in the next election. ;-)

I am not asking this with the intention of you revealing yourself nor do I recommend it:

This (formerly) great county has plenty of voters, yet very few good-hearted, civic-minded individuals interested in running for (any) political office. Not without some type of money-motive, anyway.
Would you be interested in running for public office?

I ask this question seriously because this county needs good people in these public offices.
This past years local elections was a positive display of what can occur when good people step up to the proverbial plate.....

To hell with greed, ya know? ;-)

Let us all watch the County Council very close until the next election, for example, because our decision to replace them will ultimately be up to them...............

[MarionCountyBusinessOwner]

Thanks so much for the invite but I must decline. I am not a political leader but believe those who run should be elected for "all" people not certain ones. You know as I do that some of the elected officials are "paid" officials and that's what I want to change.

[bigfish]

Thanks so much for the invite but I must decline. I am not a political leader but believe those who run should be elected for "all" people not certain ones. You know as I do that some of the elected officials are "paid" officials and that's what I want to change.

I see your point clearly. Without knowing which elected official we are speaking of puts me at a disadvantage of sorts (I may support the guy/gal).

But please keep in mind that this (formerly) great county needs civic-minded individuals, not politicians, to save it from an economic implosion.
Mainly because the local "politicians" got us in this mess!

I feel comfortable that anyone reading this with a little knowledge of our county can discern the civic-minded individuals in public office from the "politicians!" ;-) So, yes, I see your point very clearly.....

[swampfox]

This is not a great country anymore? You mean the United States?

[bigfish]

This is not a great country anymore? You mean the United States?

Nah, Swampfox, I was speaking of Marion County.

Our (formerly) great COUNTY of Marion. ;-)

[swampfox]

Oh, yeah. Marion was a great county. Could be again. Enough people would have to want it bad enough.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Then let's do it.....make those elected work for our votes!!! We need someone to keep us UTD on the meetings with factual info not opinionated. And this needs to start now not at election time.

[bigfish]

Oh, yeah. Marion was a great county. Could be again. Enough people would have to want it bad enough.


Thank you. Exactly my point.

Mullins and Nichols sure wanted it bad enough, didn't they? ;-)
They now have newer and fresher ideas in their respective mayoral offices.

The rest of Marion County should follow that example instead of the same old "Vote Bubba" routine.

[bigfish]

By the way, I wish to take a poll:

Who is satisfied with the job that the Marion County Sheriff is doing?
The last election was VERY close and I am just curious as to why it was so close.

[MarionCountyBusinessOwner]

The sheriff election was close b/c Tennie did not file to run until Jan or Feb for the office. Had he had the full year to prepare his campaign....no doubt we would see a different face on the front of the Marion paper.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Depends....lots of church break ins without leads (according to interviews seen on the news) and not much talk about the 2 bodies found in the zion area. Where are those who are here to serve and protect while these crimes are going on?

[MarcoLady]

What two bodies are you talking about?

[CarolinaGirl39]

My understanding is that 2 bodies were found in a car in the zion area a week or two ago. Both FBI and SLED? were called to investigate. I don't know any other details. Not sure if found on Marion or Dillon county area. Doesnt change the fact that Marion County has a SLACK sheriff's dept.!!!!

[anopinion]

Doesnt change the fact that Marion County has a SLACK sheriff's dept.!!!!

What makes the sheriffs dept slack?

[MarionCountyBusinessOwner]

Can we please stay on topic here? I simply was trying to encourage the citizens to vote or if not registered to please do so. We need to support those that are in office at present and if you dislike the job that they are doing then cast your vote at the next election.....Thank you!

[MarcoLady]

To get the story straight, there has not been any bodys found in Marion County in the last few weeks. The Sheriff of Marion County is doing a great job. If you don't think so, just ask him and he will let you take a walk in his shoes to show you what his job consist of.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Noticed that you didnt defend the church break ins....as I was saying....not sure if it was marion or dillon county...just the word on the street. I did not say officially. Im SURE that Mr Richardson feels he is doing a great job. I feel that he is not. I think we are all entitled to our opinion!

[anopinion]

I did not say officially. Im SURE that Mr Richardson feels he is doing a great job. I feel that he is not. I think we are all entitled to our opinion!

Sheriff Richardson is a politician so he will look after the ones that voted for him. Police protection is paid for in marion county with campaign contribution dollars. :shhh:

[CarolinaGirl39]

Sheriff Richardson is a politician so he will look after the ones that voted for him. Police protection is paid for in marion county with campaign contribution dollars. :shhh:

True but really sad.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Once again Marion County Sheriff's Dept puts itself out there to be shamed for all to see. How can you possibly clean up this county when trash remains within your own dept? Had it not been for the K-9 unit, this officer may have never been caught. Thank goodness for the K-9 units!!! The deputies and sheriff (along with the capt and detectives) certainly wouldn't have figured it out!

[anopinion]

Once again Marion County Sheriff's Dept puts itself out there to be shamed for all to see. How can you possibly clean up this county when trash remains within your own dept? Had it not been for the K-9 unit, this officer may have never been caught. Thank goodness for the K-9 units!!! The deputies and sheriff (along with the capt and detectives) certainly wouldn't have figured it out!


Marion County jailer accused of giving inmates contraband


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From staff reports
Published: January 22, 2009
A Marion County Detention Center officer is accused of supplying inmates with cigarettes and marijuana, Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson said.
Michael Allen Mayo, 26, of Mullins was arrested Wednesday and charged with possessing or furnishing contraband to prisoners, a felony, Richardson said.
Mayo, who had been a detention center officer since September, faces 10 years in prison if convicted, the sheriff said.
Between Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Richardson said, the suspect had been furnishing inmates with tobacco and marijuana. Sheriff’s drug dogs alerted on his vehicle Wednesday in the jail parking lot, where deputies found a bag of marijuana. The suspect told deputies a girl paid him to take it into jail to inmates.
The investigation is continuing, Richardson said.
Mayo remains in custody at the detention center awaiting a bond hearing.

[mcdeerhunter]

looks like a setup to me

[CarolinaGirl39]

Who would set him up? I would hope you're not thinking that the Sheriff's Dept set him up.....they are the one who are being shamed by this type activity in their dept!!! Let's put the blame where it belongs....those who hired him and supervised him. This was not a set up this was an irresponsible act on behalf on MCSD.

[MarcoLady]

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has nothing to do with who is hired to work in the Marion County Detention Center. The detention center has its own administration who does there own hiring. So to get it straight, the detention center does not fall under the sheriff's office. Both departments played a part in capturing this so called worker.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Please MarcoLady!!!! Set us straight....who is responsible for hiring for the detention dept at the MCSD? All are located within the same facility, easy for someone to make the mistake....so I apologize for blaming the wrong entity. But please, tell us, who is responsible....Im sure you know since you sit out there among them.

[MarcoLady]

To set it straight, Major WT Johnson does the hiring at the jail. And no I don't sit among those at the Sheriff's Office. It is called knowing the right people.

[CarolinaGirl39]

So, MarcoLady, who knows the right people....what you're saying is that Major WT Johnson, who is not an employee of the Marion County Sheriff's Dept, is the person responsible for hiring Mayo therefore is responsible for this person bringing drugs into the detention center?

[mcdeerhunter]

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has nothing to do with who is hired to work in the Marion County Detention Center. The detention center has its own administration who does there own hiring. So to get it straight, the detention center does not fall under the sheriff's office. Both departments played a part in capturing this so called worker.

so youre telling me 2 different departments run outside of one another in the same building? that sounds crazy! and by the way is was a worker not a so called worker.

[mcdeerhunter]

And no I don't sit among those at the Sheriff's Office. It is called knowing the right people.

also let me pat you on the head for knowing the right people marcolady. I almost forgot there are some in marion county better than others.

[mcdeerhunter]

So, MarcoLady, who knows the right people....what you're saying is that Major WT Johnson, who is not an employee of the Marion County Sheriff's Dept, is the person responsible for hiring Mayo therefore is responsible for this person bringing drugs into the detention center?

I just think its funny all of this went down AT THE SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT! :wtf:

[CarolinaGirl39]

To set it straight, Major WT Johnson does the hiring at the jail. And no I don't sit among those at the Sheriff's Office. It is called knowing the right people.

Since you know the right people, perphaps you would like to tell all reading who is over the Sheriff's Dept...who is Mark Richardson's boss?

[CarolinaGirl39]

To get the story straight, there has not been any bodys found in Marion County in the last few weeks. The Sheriff of Marion County is doing a great job. If you don't think so, just ask him and he will let you take a walk in his shoes to show you what his job consist of.

If you do not sit around them and you just know the right people, then what you are saying is that cases under investigations have and will be discussed with people outside of the department....else you dont know for sure if 2 bodies were found or not. Unless you work in the dept, why would they tell you about an investigation?

[anopinion]

If you do not sit around them and you just know the right people, then what you are saying is that cases under investigations have and will be discussed with people outside of the department....else you dont know for sure if 2 bodies were found or not. Unless you work in the dept, why would they tell you about an investigation?

methinks marcolady is just the sheriff's wanna-be girlfriend! :butthead:

[CarolinaGirl39]

Where is she? I have more questions that only she can answer b/c she knows the right people!!!

[CarolinaGirl39]

Why are there uncertified deputies working on the Sheriff's Dept? Yeah, yeah....I know....they can't pass the academy but why pay these uncertified deputies who have no arrest authority? So they can direct funeral cessions, deliver warrants, transport prisoners.....if they do that!!! Please MarcoLady......ask the RIGHT people so the others will know!!! Sincerely.....THANK YOU!!!!

[anopinion]

I admit that acting like this will never get marcolady back on this website so I am sorry for that comment earlier. it was just in good fun

[anopinion]

who is Mark Richardson's boss?

the people that elect him

[mcdeerhunter]

Marion County jailer accused of giving inmates contraband

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From staff reports
Published: January 22, 2009
A Marion County Detention Center officer is accused of supplying inmates with cigarettes and marijuana, Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson said.
Michael Allen Mayo, 26, of Mullins was arrested Wednesday and charged with possessing or furnishing contraband to prisoners, a felony, Richardson said.
Mayo, who had been a detention center officer since September, faces 10 years in prison if convicted, the sheriff said.
Between Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Richardson said, the suspect had been furnishing inmates with tobacco and marijuana. Sheriff’s drug dogs alerted on his vehicle Wednesday in the jail parking lot, where deputies found a bag of marijuana. The suspect told deputies a girl paid him to take it into jail to inmates.
The investigation is continuing, Richardson said.
Mayo remains in custody at the detention center awaiting a bond hearing.


the reason I said this looks like a setup is because no one mentions who the girl was that paid him to take the stuff to the inmates. it makes me wonder if michael allan mayo knew something that would hurt the jail and-or the sheriffs department and had to be put away quickly. are you telling me that mayo had been furnishing inmates with marijuana for some time but the drug dogs just happened to alert the deputies of the marijuana bag that wednesday? it seems to me that if the drug dogs are kept at the sheriffs department which is also the jail then deputies would have been alerted to the marijuana sooner than they were. the whole story makes no sense at all. where were the drug dogs the whole time mayo was furnishing marijuana? how long was mayo furnishing the marijuana? like I said before it looks like a setup to me

[CarolinaGirl39]

I doubt that anyone knew who the girl was prior to him getting caught. Mayo may have told them now but has anyone heard that Barfield got fired from the Sheriff's Dept and why?

[mcdeerhunter]

word on the street is that barfield got caught on duty in uniform performing a very special public service to some mans wife

[memeandthem]

I Have Lived Here All My Life And I Have To Say I Will Start Renting A Vehicle Come Election Time Again, To Make Sure That The Residents Of Marion County Who Are Willing But Does Not Have Transportation To Get To The Polls Will Have It Next Time. Everyone Is Talking About Our Mayor. We Really Need To Look At The Crime In Our County. Things Happen In Our Lawenforcement Department All The Time And Gets Covered Up. And We Only Have Ourself To Blame Because We Put Them In To Protect Us And We Pay Them. I Am Guilty For Who I Voted For I Admitt It. But There Is Alot That We Need To Have Investigated That Goes On Behind Close Doors When It Comes To Those Hired To Protect And Served And It Is Not Our Officers It Is Their Superiors, Our News Stations Needs To Dig A Little Deeper Into What Is Released To Them Unless They Are Being Back By Some Powerfull Influences.

[memeandthem]

HOW CAN U HE IS NEVER IN HIS OFFICE UNLESS HE NEEDS SOMETHING
To get the story straight, there has not been any bodys found in Marion County in the last few weeks. The Sheriff of Marion County is doing a great job. If you don't think so, just ask him and he will let you take a walk in his shoes to show you what his job consist of.

[CarolinaGirl39]

I Have Lived Here All My Life And I Have To Say I Will Start Renting A Vehicle Come Election Time Again, To Make Sure That The Residents Of Marion County Who Are Willing But Does Not Have Transportation To Get To The Polls Will Have It Next Time. Everyone Is Talking About Our Mayor. We Really Need To Look At The Crime In Our County. Things Happen In Our Lawenforcement Department All The Time And Gets Covered Up. And We Only Have Ourself To Blame Because We Put Them In To Protect Us And We Pay Them. I Am Guilty For Who I Voted For I Admitt It. But There Is Alot That We Need To Have Investigated That Goes On Behind Close Doors When It Comes To Those Hired To Protect And Served And It Is Not Our Officers It Is Their Superiors, Our News Stations Needs To Dig A Little Deeper Into What Is Released To Them Unless They Are Being Back By Some Powerfull Influences.

Im with you!!! Hope youre behind D. Tennie b/c he will be our NEW Sheriff!!!

[anopinion]

HOW CAN U HE IS NEVER IN HIS OFFICE UNLESS HE NEEDS SOMETHING

I thought chuck page was the interim sheriff? at least until richardson gets back

[mcdeerhunter]

I thought chuck page was the interim sheriff? at least until richardson gets back

no chuck is the chief deputy

[CarolinaGirl39]

Regardless of titles, the person in charge of the Sheriff's dept is Mark Richardson. Therefore, anything whether good or bad, is ultimately his responsibitlity. Funny....haven't heard from MarcoLady....guess he (Mark) told her not to respond anymore.....:rolleyes:

[CarolinaGirl39]

The time is here for us to make changes. If you are not satisfied with the way things are being managed in Marion County.....then VOTE!!!! Mayor nominees are Bobby Gerald (running for his 7th term, has served 24 years as mayor) and Nancy Harrelson. Who will you vote for????:!:

[anopinion]

To anyone who may have read it before it was deleted what did the thread started by "eyeopener" say?

[CarolinaGirl39]

To anyone who may have read it before it was
deleted what did the thread started by "eyeopener" say?

Sorry! Didn't see it....

[TAZ]

The time is here for us to make changes. If you are not satisfied with the way things are being managed in Marion County.....then VOTE!!!! Mayor nominees are Bobby Gerald (running for his 7th term, has served 24 years as mayor) and Nancy Harrelson. Who will you vote for????:!:

Sounds to me like there needs to be a thread for this subject CarolinaGirl.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Sounds to me like there needs to be a thread for this subject CarolinaGirl.

Ok. But this thread was originally started by MarionCountyBusinessOwner in an attempt to get individuals to vote. But great idea!!!!

[bigdaddy]

Once again Marion County Sheriff's Dept puts itself out there to be shamed for all to see. How can you possibly clean up this county when trash remains within your own dept? Had it not been for the K-9 unit, this officer may have never been caught. Thank goodness for the K-9 units!!! The deputies and sheriff (along with the capt and detectives) certainly wouldn't have figured it out!
did you ever stop to think that maybe they had it figured out and that may be why the k-9 was brought out to investigate?? and did you think about maybe the sheriffs dept and the jail are not the same dept???maybe if you would stop condemning the law enforcement departments and start supporting them and placing blame where it should be placed,,,on those who are daily blatantly breaking the law and pretending to be above the law - we may be able to resolve alot of these issues and start down the road to making this county a better place to live!!

[CarolinaGirl39]

did you ever stop to think that maybe they had it figured out and that may be why the k-9 was brought out to investigate?? and did you think about maybe the sheriffs dept and the jail are not the same dept???maybe if you would stop condemning the law enforcement departments and start supporting them and placing blame where it should be placed,,,on those who are daily blatantly breaking the law and pretending to be above the law - we may be able to resolve alot of these issues and start down the road to making this county a better place to live!!

Sheriff's Dept and the Jail (detention center) are NOT the same. But let's be honest....housed in the same building....come on!!!! You're absolutely right, those breaking the law are the ones to blame...but when the law enforcement is made up of individuals who are more concerned about their own standings in the political arena, I will not support them. How many have been ask to resign or have been terminated from their position from MCSD or the MCDC in 2008 alone? I bet Marion County has that record too. And why? Because they should have never been hired to start with.

[mcdeerhunter]

you are right. The sheriffs department needs to clean up the corruption inside of its own ranks before they can go out and chase the bad guys. MCSD is the best protection money can buy!

[CarolinaGirl39]

you are right. The sheriffs department needs to clean up the corruption inside of its own ranks before they can go out and chase the bad guys. MCSD is the best protection money can buy!

And if you don't have money.....then you don't have protection?

[mcdeerhunter]

And if you don't have money.....then you don't have protection?


NO YOU GO TO JAIL.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

better pad the right pocket!!!!!!!!!!

[CarolinaGirl39]

NO YOU GO TO JAIL.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

better pad the right pocket!!!!!!!!!!


:lol: and directly to jail....

[bigdaddy]

ok so what does them being in the same building have to do with anything???????? the fact is they are completely seperate, and have seperate entrances,,so what are you proposing,,that they tear down the existing building and build two seperate buildings??? and as far as the corrupt people who work there,,thats not only here in marion co,,,its everywhere,,im sure there are some on the sheriffs department who are corrupt,,and im sure there are some in the detention center who are as well,,and in time they will be cought,,and if its not happening fast enough for you,,,or if you are not satisfied with the sheriff,,or the director,,,you can always run for sheriff,,,or apply for the directors job,,,and clean it up.

[CarolinaGirl39]

ok so what does them being in the same building have to do with anything???????? the fact is they are completely seperate, and have seperate entrances,,so what are you proposing,,that they tear down the existing building and build two seperate buildings??? and as far as the corrupt people who work there,,thats not only here in marion co,,,its everywhere,,im sure there are some on the sheriffs department who are corrupt,,and im sure there are some in the detention center who are as well,,and in time they will be cought,,and if its not happening fast enough for you,,,or if you are not satisfied with the sheriff,,or the director,,,you can always run for sheriff,,,or apply for the directors job,,,and clean it up.

If you're trying to say that one office doesnt influence the other then you must live under a rock. NO Im not interested in running for sheriff. If Im not mistaken there is an ELECTED official in that place....HE needs to do his job....keep his dept out of the news and be willing to go to bat and protect everyone not just a select group! Your suggestions to tear down a building....how silly is that? Simply prove what Ive said to be wrong....I know that the 2 depts are seperate but I also know that Johnson takes orders from the sheriff!!! And I also know that in any county the sheriff's dept and the jail/detention center work together.....so stop whining cause someone called them (you) out on the obvious!

[bigdaddy]

well,,see,,,once again you prove you dont have a clue as to what you are talking about,,johnson does not take orders from the sheriff,,you need to do some research my friend,,,and i didnt suggest tearing down the building i was asking if that was your proposal because you seemed to be stuck on the jail and the sheriffs dept being in the same building,,and i dont have to prove you wrong,,,you show that you dont know what your talking about,,,so i dont have to prove anything

[CarolinaGirl39]

well,,see,,,once again you prove you dont have a clue as to what you are talking about,,johnson does not take orders from the sheriff,,you need to do some research my friend,,,and i didnt suggest tearing down the building i was asking if that was your proposal because you seemed to be stuck on the jail and the sheriffs dept being in the same building,,and i dont have to prove you wrong,,,you show that you dont know what your talking about,,,so i dont have to prove anything

what i was saying is that the depts work hand in hand....and they do. johnson does take orders from mark. kent is over the detention center who is also "friends" with mark....more than the office "friend" and im not saying that to indicate anything other than one hand washes the other which is the issue at hand with mcsd looking out for certain individuals and if youre so blind to the obvious then i assume you are on the inside (employed by mcsd) or you wouldnt care so much that someone says something negative about it

by the way....any leads on the church break ins?

[CarolinaGirl39]

would you (Big Daddy) also explain why there are "deputies" on the roster who have no arrest authority and what purpose that serves other than to collect a check

[mcdeerhunter]

would you (Big Daddy) also explain why there are "deputies" on the roster who have no arrest authority and what purpose that serves other than to collect a check


OUCH!!!!

[CarolinaGirl39]

Guess Big Daddy and MarcoLady have been ban from this site.

[bigdaddy]

would you (Big Daddy) also explain why there are "deputies" on the roster who have no arrest authority and what purpose that serves other than to collect a check
the purpose it serves is those deputies serve warrants and things of that nature so that the others who have arrest authority can be out doing their job,,,,,no i havent been banned just have better things to do:roll:

[CarolinaGirl39]

the purpose it serves is those deputies serve warrants and things of that nature so that the others who have arrest authority can be out doing their job,,,,,no i havent been banned just have better things to do:roll:


just teasing...you were here then you were gone...just like the others who come on so defensive.

there are (i think) at least 3 on the dept who serve this purpose. if what you say is true regarding giving those with arrest authority time to do their jobs then why is it that not 1 nor 2 nor 3 are seen out eating at JimmyBs or DryDock or hanging out in a parking lot all together? just curious....it makes a bad impression when you see a group of deputies "hanging out"...and dont defend that with talking work...i know deputies who admit that there's a lot of downtime....which brings up the fact of so many unsolved crimes

glad you have so much more to do but solving crimes must not be your thing to do

[UnregisteredJustCurious]

This thread looks like it was started to encourage others to vote....how did it get so far off topic?

[Unregistered55]

maybe carolinagirl should run for sheriff since she seems to know everything and when she is sheriff marion county will be the safest county in the state. since it must be so easy to do.
come on girl you act like our deputies are not doing anything. maybe you should work over there and we will see how much you get done.

[carolinagirl39forsheriff]

maybe carolinagirl should run for sheriff since she seems to know everything and when she is sheriff marion county will be the safest county in the state. since it must be so easy to do.
come on girl you act like our deputies are not doing anything. maybe you should work over there and we will see how much you get done.

vote carolinagirl39 for sheriff cuz anything is better than what we got now

[CarolinaGirl39]

maybe carolinagirl should run for sheriff since she seems to know everything and when she is sheriff marion county will be the safest county in the state. since it must be so easy to do.
come on girl you act like our deputies are not doing anything. maybe you should work over there and we will see how much you get done.

why should i have to go do a job that others are getting paid to do? i do question just how much the deputies do....and remember it only takes a few bad ones to make them all look bad....marion is a small town...we all know who's on what shift, their rotation, and the supervisors....dont make it so obvious that nothing is being done....sitting around gossiping together, so many in uniform out eating together, picking up their children from school in the deputy cars.....how do you honestly think it looks?

thanks for the nomination but ive got my candidate for sheriff!!!!! and he will get the job done....he listens to others and considers their suggestions rather than dismiss them bc he thinks he knows everything....and he is for all people regardless of race or gender or amount of money being contributed to his campaign....cant wait to get him in...until then, try to do your job youre getting paid to do if you need help....i'll be here to advise! (LOL)

[TAZ]

CarolinaGirl, you seem to be really up set with the sheriff. I could tell you something that you really make you mad along other tax paying citizens of Marion county. The other day while on duty, we had to go to HWY 917 & Nichols HWY for a two car MVA. While we were there directing traffic, a white SUV pulled up and turned on their blue lights. Two women got out, one in uniform the other in business type cloths. As they came up to me I asked them if they also got the call about the wreck. What she told me next made me mad. She said that Mr. Robert (a gentleman that works at Mullins High School Athletic Dept.) had called the school to let them know that he'd been in an accident. Their boss (Mark Richardson) told them to go check on him. Come to find out, Robert is a close friend of the sheriff. The two women are school resource officers. They stayed there for an hour until the highway patrol was done and then gave Robert a ride back. My question is this, will all Marion county tax payers get this kind of treatment if they get into an accident outside the county limits?

[CarolinaGirl39]

CarolinaGirl, you seem to be really up set with the sheriff. I could tell you something that you really make you mad along other tax paying citizens of Marion county. The other day while on duty, we had to go to HWY 917 & Nichols HWY for a two car MVA. While we were there directing traffic, a white SUV pulled up and turned on their blue lights. Two women got out, one in uniform the other in business type cloths. As they came up to me I asked them if they also got the call about the wreck. What she told me next made me mad. She said that Mr. Robert (a gentleman that works at Mullins High School Athletic Dept.) had called the school to let them know that he'd been in an accident. Their boss (Mark Richardson) told them to go check on him. Come to find out, Robert is a close friend of the sheriff. The two women are school resource officers. They stayed there for an hour until the highway patrol was done and then gave Robert a ride back. My question is this, will all Marion county tax payers get this kind of treatment if they get into an accident outside the county limits?


Thank you SOOOO much for supporting my claim .....the sheriff uses his dept to benefit himself and those he chooses to see after. Hearing this from someone other than myself, maybe those supporting him on this site will see, its not just me who sees his/their faults. Im just here to point them out. You're right! Would they do this for each and every person....NO! Thanks again fireman...always doing a good deed.

[mcdeerhunter]

CarolinaGirl, you seem to be really up set with the sheriff. I could tell you something that you really make you mad along other tax paying citizens of Marion county. The other day while on duty, we had to go to HWY 917 & Nichols HWY for a two car MVA. While we were there directing traffic, a white SUV pulled up and turned on their blue lights. Two women got out, one in uniform the other in business type cloths. As they came up to me I asked them if they also got the call about the wreck. What she told me next made me mad. She said that Mr. Robert (a gentleman that works at Mullins High School Athletic Dept.) had called the school to let them know that he'd been in an accident. Their boss (Mark Richardson) told them to go check on him. Come to find out, Robert is a close friend of the sheriff. The two women are school resource officers. They stayed there for an hour until the highway patrol was done and then gave Robert a ride back. My question is this, will all Marion county tax payers get this kind of treatment if they get into an accident outside the county limits?

Like I said before, it is all about putting money in the right pocket. You too can get this treatment if you put money in the current sheriff's campaign!!! We have the best sheriff money can buy!!! :oops:

[TAZ]

I am putting money in his pocket, I pay taxes don't I. He was voted in to do a job just like all the other elected officials. When are they going to fulfill the promises they made to get elected? We have the highest unemployment rate in the state. It makes me really wonder does anyone care anymore. At least we can say we're first at something. The rich get richer while the poor get poorer.

[obamamama]

I am putting money in his pocket, I pay taxes don't I. He was voted in to do a job just like all the other elected officials. When are they going to fulfill the promises they made to get elected? We have the highest unemployment rate in the state. It makes me really wonder does anyone care anymore. At least we can say we're first at something. The rich get richer while the poor get poorer.

president obama will save the day!!!!!!!!!!

[CarolinaGirl39]

I received a pvt msg from KissKiss1238 asking why I didnt like Mark Richardson. I never said I didn't like him, at least as a person. I don't know him personally. I do not like what he represents as a sheriff. That being the "buddy system" or "good ole boys". His recent actions have proven unethical. He was elected sheriff for all of Marion County, not just for certain individuals. I know that he uses his position and office as a means of "helping" the good ole boys. Like I said before, it only takes a few bad ones to ruin the whole dept....I personally think that the drug unit under the direction of Brian Wallace do a great job. Several of the deputies I know personally and I like them and think they do a good job. But unfortunately, the majority of the dept are "butt-kissers" and do what they are told rather than what they believe in just to keep their jobs. I would not work in a place where I could not do what I felt was ethical. I understand following directions of a supervisor, but when it means doing something that is unethical, I would have to be insubordinate. Treat everyone equally....regardless of race, gender, or financial status. TAZ gave the perfect example when he referred to the individual who got the "good ole boy" service.

[anopinion]

I received a pvt msg from KissKiss1238 asking why I didnt like Mark Richardson. I never said I didn't like him, at least as a person. I don't know him personally. I do not like what he represents as a sheriff. That being the "buddy system" or "good ole boys". His recent actions have proven unethical. He was elected sheriff for all of Marion County, not just for certain individuals. I know that he uses his position and office as a means of "helping" the good ole boys. Like I said before, it only takes a few bad ones to ruin the whole dept....I personally think that the drug unit under the direction of Brian Wallace do a great job. Several of the deputies I know personally and I like them and think they do a good job. But unfortunately, the majority of the dept are "butt-kissers" and do what they are told rather than what they believe in just to keep their jobs. I would not work in a place where I could not do what I felt was ethical. I understand following directions of a supervisor, but when it means doing something that is unethical, I would have to be insubordinate. Treat everyone equally....regardless of race, gender, or financial status. TAZ gave the perfect example when he referred to the individual who got the "good ole boy" service.

have you thought that kisskiss1238 IS mark richardson?

[Moderator #1]

KissKiss 1238 and Carolina Girl, please handle this through pm.

[CarolinaGirl39]

have you thought that kisskiss1238 IS mark richardson?

Not sure who he/she is but we are all entitled to our opinions on the site. This is the "venting" place for those who want changes and can voice their opinions. If he/she is Mark or a representative of him, then I hope that they read these comments being made and try to make Marion a better place to live. I think that's what everyone wants.

[concernedcitizen2008]

I think before people vent they should know all the facts and not state what they think they know.

[bigfish]

I think before people vent they should know all the facts and not state what they think they know.


Amen to that!

[ThatsRIGHT!!!!]

If you are referring to me....I have the facts. By the way, if a crime is to be committed in Marion County, I suggest Mon-Fri between 12pm-1pm. The MCSD crew will be dining at Dry Dock!! That, my friend, is a FACT!!!

OMG!!! I was talking with some friends just this week about how it looked like the whole sheriff's dept was out to lunch....we joked about a perfect time to commit a crime! (We were just joking, but how ironic that it would be pointed out by someone else).

[concernedcitizen2008]

I thinik everyone is entilted to a lunch break on a 12 hour shift. They eat when they get a chance between calls. Everyone needs to ride with a deputy for a 12 hour shift to see what a normal day is like.

[concernedcitizen2008]

Instead of complaining online about what you see and the crime rate why don't you call you county coucilman and complain about only having 3 deputy's in the county on shift covering over 480sq miles. These are the facts everyone needs to know and not what they had for lunch. I don't know where you work but I'm sure they don't tell you where you eat at.

[concernedcitizen2008]

did you ever stop to think that maybe they had it figured out and that may be why the k-9 was brought out to investigate?? and did you think about maybe the sheriffs dept and the jail are not the same dept???maybe if you would stop condemning the law enforcement departments and start supporting them and placing blame where it should be placed,,,on those who are daily blatantly breaking the law and pretending to be above the law - we may be able to resolve alot of these issues and start down the road to making this county a better place to live!!



I like this statement. People always look for the blame and the wrong and not how to help the sheriff and the deputies do their jobs.

[CarolinaGirl39]

Where I work, we take turns taking break. Not everyone can go at the same time else no one is here to run things. Same thing for MCSD. They should not all pile up at one place at the same time. I didnt say they didnt deserve a break, they do....my point is that who is covering for them if they're all out together? This (# of deputies on a shift) has been brought in front of council...that's why its important that people get out and vote. But even with that, they are not being utilized efficiently. Help the sheriff? If he would stop with his "favorites" and show concern for all, maybe he would get help! Curious to see how the sheriff choses to spend the money that "may" be given to MCSD. As he said in his press conference, it will be used to put more deputies in the community to reduce gang activity. Guess we'll see.

[mcdeerhunter]

Instead of complaining online about what you see and the crime rate why don't you call you county coucilman and complain about only having 3 deputy's in the county on shift covering over 480sq miles.

the sheriff should work some of those shifts to fill in for the lack of deputies. that is if you can ever find him at his office which is next to impossible!!!

[mcdeerhunter]

Where I work, we take turns taking break. Not everyone can go at the same time else no one is here to run things. Same thing for MCSD. They should not all pile up at one place at the same time. I didnt say they didnt deserve a break, they do....my point is that who is covering for them if they're all out together? This (# of deputies on a shift) has been brought in front of council...that's why its important that people get out and vote. But even with that, they are not being utilized efficiently. Help the sheriff? If he would stop with his "favorites" and show concern for all, maybe he would get help! Curious to see how the sheriff choses to spend the money that "may" be given to MCSD. As he said in his press conference, it will be used to put more deputies in the community to reduce gang activity. Guess we'll see.

I agree that the deputies DO NOT NEED to pile up at one place at the same time especially when there is 480 square miles of county to patrol and protect. Maybe this suggestion will help the sheriff and the deputies do their jobs but common sense should tell the sheriff that! I also think the gang activity "talk" is just another way to use fear to keep the local people scared and dependent on a sheriff that is never in his office but always seeking reelection! You cannot tell me the sheriff prevented last week's gang initiation rumor because it was just a RUMOR and nothing else!!! These so called gangs were supposedly after WHITE WOMEN which is the best kind of fear. The kind mixed in with racism.

Remember, fear = votes on election day!

[concernedcitizen2008]

I will go back to the fact satement. If it was a scare by the sheriff why was it posted in emails around the state. Florence posted one officer at each wal mart. Your sheriff that is "just out for the few" as you put it posted many officers and off duty officers at wal mart for the citizens safety. I think this is going alittle above. I will go back and say that everyone needs to ride with deputies to see waht it is like and that the problems of the county are being addressed with what little resources they have. My hat off to the sheriff and his team in the solving crimes in the county and looking for ways to prevent it with limited resources.

[GottaBeKidding]

I will go back to the fact satement. If it was a scare by the sheriff why was it posted in emails around the state. Florence posted one officer at each wal mart. Your sheriff that is "just out for the few" as you put it posted many officers and off duty officers at wal mart for the citizens safety. I think this is going alittle above. I will go back and say that everyone needs to ride with deputies to see waht it is like and that the problems of the county are being addressed with what little resources they have. My hat off to the sheriff and his team in the solving crimes in the county and looking for ways to prevent it with limited resources.

how could he possibly post "many officers" at walmart to include off duty officers when they do not have enough to cover the county as is. wbtw aired stating that it was a hoax and that officials knew this. check scnow.com. hats off to the sheriff? for what? they have over 100 of crimes reported that they have not began to investigate. havent heard much of those church break ins. perphaps thats because they dont have any idea. and check the court records. how many cases have they actually been able to prosecute in court compared to the number that have been brought in front of the jury? not very many. and if you need to confirm it, the court house has "public records" you can check it out yourself

[concernedcitizen2008]

They have no control over the thoughts of a jury. They can only present the facts. You only slam the sheriff. How many crimes are commited in the cities since you like the public records.

[GottaBeKidding]

They have no control over the thoughts of a jury. They can only present the facts. You only slam the sheriff. How many crimes are commited in the cities since you like the public records.

In the cities? Which are you talking about? Thought we were talking about county? Ive done my research, you need to do yours.

[GottaBeKidding]

In the cities? Which are you talking about? Thought we were talking about county? Ive done my research, you need to do yours.

Dont forget the jury listens to the facts and sees/hears the evidence. Its the investigation that leads to the decision in court. It will make the case or break the case. Dont blame the jurors if they cant get their crap together to prosecute!

[GottaBeKidding]

I am talking about the investigators getting their crap together for the prosecutor to try the case.

[JollyTime]

These elected officals really upsets me. They always forget where they come from and how they got elected in the first place. This goes for most of them; from the President to the local Sheriff for an example. I'm only going to focus on the local ones today. Someone like the local Sheriff is like an old car being sold by a very slick salesman. Its full of promises and of course it will live up to your expetions. Then when you get it off the lot, that is when the truth comes out. Broken promises and it takes alot of money to keep the wheels rolling. That's how the system works. Why else would someone pay alot of money to get elected to one of these offices? It is because they know they will make it up on the back end while in ofice. No matter what kind of dirty tricks they have to pull. They only look out for number one; Them selves! We need to break the cycle. Start small with the local goverment and work our way up. Trust a person actions, not there words. Talk is cheap and it usually stinks from all the BS. Don't forget, you buy into cheap talk you'll get cheap actions.

Sincerly, Jolly

[Happy Time Harry]

They have no control over the thoughts of a jury. They can only present the facts. You only slam the sheriff. How many crimes are commited in the cities since you like the public records.

with a greasy enough lawyer a criminal can get past any airtight case law enforcment brings

[GottaBeKidding]

with a greasy enough lawyer a criminal can get past any airtight case law enforcment brings


The evidence should be strong enough to take whatever a defense can argue. Remember, a person is innocent until proven guilty. Just that they are treated as though they are guilty.

[mypet83]

The evidence should be strong enough to take whatever a defense can argue. Remember, a person is innocent until proven guilty. Just that they are treated as though they are guilty.

You always think that a jury will go strictly by the evidence presented, but I don't think that's always the case. You don't have any way to know what's in their head when they decide a verdict...how many times have you heard that someone was found not guilty, even though the case against them was strong? My point is no matter how strong a case is, the jury ultimately makes the decision...and it ain't always what we expect!!

[mcdeerhunter]

how could he possibly post "many officers" at walmart to include off duty officers when they do not have enough to cover the county as is. wbtw aired stating that it was a hoax and that officials knew this. check scnow.com. hats off to the sheriff? for what?

You know, if there really was a gang intitiation then why does our sheriff think that the intitiation would happen at walmart? there where about 5 or 6 deputy cars at walmart that day. What are the gangs to do now that walmart is covered by so many deputies? No white woman to victimize for you today gangmemembers because the sheriff has walmart covered!!!! The sheriff proved to us that HE knows gangmembers shop at walmart even for white women to victimize in gang inititation. A racist rumor helps in case another black guy runs for sheriff I guess.
Can the sheriff stop chasing rumors and actually begin chasing "REAL" criminals?

HEY MARK! SAVE THE SCARE TACTICS FOR THE ELECTION!!! HAHA!!!!!

[MCSDOU812]

You know, if there really was a gang intitiation then why does our sheriff think that the intitiation would happen at walmart? there where about 5 or 6 deputy cars at walmart that day. What are the gangs to do now that walmart is covered by so many deputies? No white woman to victimize for you today gangmemembers because the sheriff has walmart covered!!!! The sheriff proved to us that HE knows gangmembers shop at walmart even for white women to victimize in gang inititation. A racist rumor helps in case another black guy runs for sheriff I guess.
Can the sheriff stop chasing rumors and actually begin chasing "REAL" criminals?

HEY MARK! SAVE THE SCARE TACTICS FOR THE ELECTION!!! HAHA!!!!!

I don't understand how the sheriff can say his dept is short handed (which it is) when he is using his deputies to run errands and do favors for HIS friends. STOP USING THE SHERIFF'S DEPT TO FUND YOUR CAMPAIGN/SECURE YOUR POSITION.....YOU'RE GOING OUT.....TIME FOR A NEW SHERIFF IN THIS COUNTY!!!

[bigfish]

I think everyone is entilted to a lunch break on a 12 hour shift. They eat when they get a chance between calls.

For what the deputies do every day they deserve to sit down, relax, and eat. Some days I am positive they deserve a darn good nap! If they do not have the energy how are they going to help you when you need them? Do not complain when they want to sit down and eat when they can because I am sure those moments are few and far between.

[GottaBeKidding]

For what the deputies do every day they deserve to sit down, relax, and eat. Some days I am positive they deserve a darn good nap! If they do not have the energy how are they going to help you when you need them? Do not complain when they want to sit down and eat when they can because I am sure those moments are few and far between.


If there are only 3 deputies on a shift, who are responsible for covering 480 sq miles, you're saying its not an issue for all of the deputies to go together to eat at Burger King? Who is protecting the county? I agree, most of them deserve a break. I think that they should take turns. What would happen if everyone at EMS or at the hospital decided to take their breaks together? Guess all emergencies would have to wait.

[anopinion]

If there are only 3 deputies on a shift, who are responsible for covering 480 sq miles, you're saying its not an issue for all of the deputies to go together to eat at Burger King? Who is protecting the county? I agree, most of them deserve a break. I think that they should take turns. What would happen if everyone at EMS or at the hospital decided to take their breaks together? Guess all emergencies would have to wait.


If the county is 480 square miles then how much of that includes the cities of Marion, Mullins, Sellers, and Nichols which have municipal law enforcement? The deputies work their shift prepared for an emergency at any time but that should not keep them all from eating together. Having the deputies take turns eating also takes away their back-up possiblity should Burger King get robbed at the same time they are eating. If all of the deputies are eating together then the back-up is present. Besides, it is great for morale to sit together at the same table and relax, especially if nothing is going on at the time. Deputies work a job that could take them away from that table at any time for any reason. Have you ever been hungry, fixed your plate, and then had to leave it because an emergency just occurred? I have and I am sure most of the deputies had that unfortunate experience as well.

[GottaBeKidding]

If the county is 480 square miles then how much of that includes the cities of Marion, Mullins, Sellers, and Nichols which have municipal law enforcement? The deputies work their shift prepared for an emergency at any time but that should not keep them all from eating together. Having the deputies take turns eating also takes away their back-up possiblity should Burger King get robbed at the same time they are eating. If all of the deputies are eating together then the back-up is present. Besides, it is great for morale to sit together at the same table and relax, especially if nothing is going on at the time. Deputies work a job that could take them away from that table at any time for any reason. Have you ever been hungry, fixed your plate, and then had to leave it because an emergency just occurred? I have and I am sure most of the deputies had that unfortunate experience as well.


Its so easy to tell who on here works MCSD. I work in a hospital. We have a need for morale and breaks but if all the nurses left the floor, who would take care of the patients? So, I ask again, when officers are out patroling the county and they decide to take their break together, who is protecting the county? Is this the answer to prevent all crimes? Of course not but it makes those who are thinking about it more apt to do it if they don't think anyone's looking. Are you, anopinion, saying that the county is staffed adequately b/c the 480 sq miles includes the city limits who have their own law enforcement? Im asking seriously, b/c you bring up a good point about the MCSD not being "ultimately" responsible for those areas. If you take those areas out of the equation, do we have adequate coverage?

[willy nilly]

who cares.

[sheriff taylor]

who cares.

you when ernest t bass breaks your window!!!!!

[CarolinaGirl39]

you when ernest t bass breaks your window!!!!!

:lmao: That's funny!!!!

[swampfox]

My knees already hurt from slapping them.

I don't care who you are.

[concernedcitizen2008]

You at the hospital do not rely on back up saving your life. If you want them to eat at different time and answer bad calls by their self how will the county be protected if the deputy is out of work and his shift is short.

[concernedcitizen2008]

Its so easy to tell who on here works MCSD. I work in a hospital. We have a need for morale and breaks but if all the nurses left the floor, who would take care of the patients? So, I ask again, when officers are out patroling the county and they decide to take their break together, who is protecting the county? Is this the answer to prevent all crimes? Of course not but it makes those who are thinking about it more apt to do it if they don't think anyone's looking. Are you, anopinion, saying that the county is staffed adequately b/c the 480 sq miles includes the city limits who have their own law enforcement? Im asking seriously, b/c you bring up a good point about the MCSD not being "ultimately" responsible for those areas. If you take those areas out of the equation, do we have adequate coverage?



THE CITY AREAS ARE STILL IN THE COUNTY. They have to back the city up on calls if they need it

[GottaBeKidding]

You at the hospital do not rely on back up saving your life. If you want them to eat at different time and answer bad calls by their self how will the county be protected if the deputy is out of work and his shift is short.


NO!! We rely on each other to save a life!!! That's why we take turns. I dont understand, that's all. Morale? Friendship? All that's great have a cook out at each others house off duty. Cover the county when that's what youre getting paid to do. Noticed no one mentioned how deputies use their sheriff (county) cars to run personal errands. Including the gas that the tax payers pay for. Who would pay if an accident occured with your child in the county car? TAXPAYERS!!!! Thats who.

[anopinion]

Noticed no one mentioned how deputies use their sheriff (county) cars to run personal errands. Including the gas that the tax payers pay for. Who would pay if an accident occured with your child in the county car? TAXPAYERS!!!! Thats who.

I have to agree here. This type of activity SHOULD NOT occur. These type of rules SHOULD NOT be bent. If this kind of activity is really going on then it needs to be proven (pictures, etc.) and the sheriff would be answering to this. Without proof then county administration and the public, in the case of the sheriff, cannot judge. Every thing else I have read has been taken by me as rumor, nothing else. It is time for some proof to appear.

[GottaBeKidding]

I have to agree here. This type of activity SHOULD NOT occur. These type of rules SHOULD NOT be bent. If this kind of activity is really going on then it needs to be proven (pictures, etc.) and the sheriff would be answering to this. Without proof then county administration and the public, in the case of the sheriff, cannot judge. Every thing else I have read has been taken by me as rumor, nothing else. It is time for some proof to appear.

Sure thing. Can take the picture tomorrow when I pick up my kid from school. Where shall I send it?

[swampfox]

You could post it here if you registered a user name.

I know that sounds scary, but it shouldn't be.

[GottaBeKidding]

You could post it here if you registered a user name.

I know that sounds scary, but it shouldn't be.

Fine. If that's what i need to do to prove that these things are going on. Bet they'll be told not to do it tomorrow. But, if not tomorrow, it will happen, but I doubt they care if they get caught. They only have to answer to Mark, who already knows.

[GottaBeKidding]

Question for SwampFox: Did you teach Social Studies at Johnakin?

[swampfox]

Nope. Wasn't me.

[mcdeerhunter]

Sure thing. Can take the picture tomorrow when I pick up my kid from school. Where shall I send it?


so where is the picture??? :confused:

[GottaBeKidding]

so where is the picture??? :confused:

Funny, at the school Ive seen him, he hasnt been since it was posted on this site. But, not to worry, other pictures are on the way.

[mcdeerhunter]

Funny, at the school Ive seen him, he hasnt been since it was posted on this site. But, not to worry, other pictures are on the way.

It just goes to show that someone should not promise something they cannot deliver! Where are the pics? :confused:

[CarolinaGirl39]

:roll: Maybe....they read the post....I too have seen them picking their children up from school. But, I do not have pictures!!!! But anyone who has a cam phone...use it to gather evidence. Don't accuse if you can't prove!

[Det. Busted]

They have been reading this post. The other day as I was riding down the road I noticed three sheriff cars parked behind the Pizza Hut in Marion. I guest you can say that they are trying not to make it so obvious anymore. I haven't seen them that much since the start of this post. Keep reading guys, one of you will slip up sooner or later.

[Sgt. Friday]

why pick on the deputies??????

[JDidGirl]

why pick on the deputies??????

Because they are the easiest targets...

[CarolinaGirl39]

Because they are the easiest targets...

What do you mean by easy targets? That they are always in public view? That they should be more aware of what personal errands they do while on the job? Im sure others, outside of MCSD, do personal errands while on the clock. The reason this is an issue is because THEY are in the public view. And the ones viewing are essentially paying their salaries via taxes. It's just the way it is.....working in the ER, patients get upset when they see nurses/doctors sitting down eating or on the phone. They don't realize that it may be the first time those nurses/doctors have sat down in hours. The point being is that when someone else is footing the bill, they expect the service.

[council member]

What do you mean by easy targets? That they are always in public view? That they should be more aware of what personal errands they do while on the job? Im sure others, outside of MCSD, do personal errands while on the clock. The reason this is an issue is because THEY are in the public view. And the ones viewing are essentially paying their salaries via taxes. It's just the way it is.....working in the ER, patients get upset when they see nurses/doctors sitting down eating or on the phone. They don't realize that it may be the first time those nurses/doctors have sat down in hours. The point being is that when someone else is footing the bill, they expect the service.

you bring up a very valid point about personal errands on the clock and remember that there are other people to voice your concerns besides the sheriff in some cases

[mcdeerhunter]

you bring up a very valid point about personal errands on the clock and remember that there are other people to voice your concerns besides the sheriff in some cases

well someone needs to listen because it is like no one is home at the sheriff's office. I did not like the previous sheriff but he did get out in the public eye and even with his deputies between the hours of 9 to 5 and after hours too like nights and weekends. We are now lucky to see our current sheriff in a newspaper article picture. who is home at the sheriff's office??????

[Unregistered4]

Not only does the sheriff's office take their kids to school in county cars, they go to play golf in them to. unmarked cars are just as bad as the marked cars.

[golfer4life]

I see them at the cc but I think they are on their time off then. They get those cars to use 24/7 don't they?

[WhosPaying]

I see them at the cc but I think they are on their time off then. They get those cars to use 24/7 don't they?

The tax payers pay for the cars and the gas. County vehicles should not be used as personal vehicles. If they're at the cc playing golf, they should be driving their own vehicles. This is ridiculous!

[perksgalore]

The tax payers pay for the cars and the gas. County vehicles should not be used as personal vehicles. If they're at the cc playing golf, they should be driving their own vehicles. This is ridiculous!

it would be more ridiculous if they used mcsd golf carts which is something to consider for your budget, Mr. Sheriff.

[Unregistered7]

I see them at the cc but I think they are on their time off then. They get those cars to use 24/7 don't they?

If this is the case the deputies might as well get ride of their personal cars and drive the patrol cars 24/7. I don't think my tax money should pay for them to ride around for enjoyment.

[bigfish]

It is possible the case is that they are on call. Technically, off-patrol but response-ready. The county would come off cheaper and the employee has some "virtual" free time. A win-win situation for both.

If that be the case, I would rather have the cars parked at the golf course than constantly cruising the highways burning taxpayer fuel.

[Dont Think So]

It is possible the case is that they are on call. Technically, off-patrol but response-ready. The county would come off cheaper and the employee has some "virtual" free time. A win-win situation for both.

If that be the case, I would rather have the cars parked at the golf course than constantly cruising the highways burning taxpayer fuel.

I doubt that they are on call!!! Come on Brian, you know better. Too many of them doing it at one time for all of them to be on call! Not to add, while on duty, they are running personal errands in other counties driving county cars. And yes, I can prove it. But, the person Im referring to is a friend. But right is right!

[bigfish]

It is true that one's notion of "right" may be perceived by that one as "right." But, you mentioned a friend and, please, remember....

"Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead."
- Chinese Proverb

[UnregisteredOU812]

It is true that one's notion of "right" may be perceived by that one as "right." But, you mentioned a friend and, please, remember....

"Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead."
- Chinese Proverb

But if your friend is misusing county property, then someone needs to address it. So, I think this goes without saying....someone needs to do something, but who will it be? Who will take care of these issues with the MCSD? Will it be the sheriff? Or will someone else have to step in to do his job for him? Guess we'll have to wait to see!

[castavote]

leadership starts at the top and the sheriff is responsible for the deputies. this should be dealt with at mcsd. if you are unhappy with the sheriff then search for a sheriff candidate that can replace him.
it should not be hard to do

[Conflict-Of-Interest?]

With the new magistrate, will this not be a conflict of interest? His wife is on the sheriff's dept. How can he rule over a case where the dept is involved? Will those convicted in his court be able to scream "not fair" "he's taking up for his wife & her co-workers"? How will this work?

[sandpiper]

It's definitely a conflict of interest. His wife is a Captain at the Sheriff's Office. Talk about the fox guarding the hen house.

[UnregisteredPoCops]

MCSD is spending all the grant money on unnecessary things. A SWAT team for what? To bust up in the R&J or Whispers? Like those areas arent protected from the inside! Dat's why aint nothing happened. Or could it be the "Law Dog" is playing the game! Communications? Dont they spend enuff time talking on their phones!!! Come on, guys! Ya looking slack enuff! Get some new uniforms or maybe hire some officers withOUT a arrest history!

[2manygames]

it is easy to go into the projects and bust people for buying weed. it is easy to set up well liked members of the community with bogus charges.
marion cty lost another person to illegal prescription pills and this makes the second person in a month to die from pain pills.
what is the sheriffs department doing about stopping the drug that is killing our people? illegal prescription drugs are killing our people fast!
can the sheriffs department quit playing political games and do their job? why do they fear good people that have an opinion? if the sheriffs department would get serious about the job they do and stop the games then noone else has to die from pills

[UnregisteredNewSheriff]

I have decided to run for Sheriff of Marion County. Don't know much about the laws, but neither does the one who is currently getting paid. I can wing it just like him. The one thing I will do is treat every one fair and not use my position or my office as a political arena.

[thinkingoutsidethebox]

Well If You Think That You Can Do A Better Job Then By All Means Go For It! I Think It Does Not Matter Who Is The Sheriff. Whether It Be The Currant One Or A New One, Whomever Is In The Postion Will Be The One In Everyone's Eyes And No Matter What They Do They Will Not Make Everyone Happy And There Will Always Be Someone To Criticize Every Move Or Decision They Make.
We Have To Remember That We As Concerned Citizens Should Remember That We The People Have To Make The Difference. I Understand Some Points Made On Here But A Lot Of People Will Cast Stones But Do Not Have The Guts To Stand Up And Make A Change. There Are A Lot Of Our Law Enforcement That Do Work Hard But They Cannot Do It All Alone.

[UnregisteredOU812]

Have to disagree with the post regarding "no matter who is sheriff". Not true. It takes a dedicated person who is fair to all people regardless of race, gender, financial status or religion. I do not think the current sheriff is fair to all. I think that he is influenced by other political figures that gets in the way of him doing his job properly. The Florence Sheriff is very community-involved. He is on facebook and encourages residents of Florence to contact him personally. I never see Mark. Unless you count Dry Dock at lunch time or the golf course. The Sheriff should be seen and involved in the community. That's why there are capts, leut, and others in the positions that they are, to help him with crime solving and peace making. So I do agree the Sheriff can not do it alone, exactly why he is not alone. I also feel that if things do not change, we will see a new Sheriff in Marion County.

[THINKINGOUTSIDETHE BOX]

Well Then What Is Your Opinion About The Sheriff's Office As A Whole? The Point That I Mainly Was Trying To Make Is That No Matter Who Will Be Sheriff, No One Person Will Ever Make Society As A Whole Happy. If Jesus Christ Walked The Face Of The Earth And The Messiah Could Not Do It Then Enough Said.
I Know Some Of The Deputies And Detectives And I Know They Work Hard. I Must Point Out That There Are Some Changes That Need To Be Made, But All Of Our Law Enforcement Is Not An Alledged Problem.
Some Work Hard And Do A Great Job. We As Citizens Should Remember That We Should Not Get So Involved With Certain Disagreemnets That We Fail To Recognize The Large Group That Does Do An Outstanding Job Of Taken On The Responsibilty Of Being There When We Need Them The Most. Ready At Any Given Time To Place Their Life On The Line For The Preservation Of The Innocent.

Let's Not Forget That These Men And Women Will At Anytime Give Their Life Without Hesitation Leaving Their Loved Ones Back Here To Be Scarred Forever.
Yes, Some Could Do More! But I Also Recognize That Most Do A Job That Most People Don't Want Or Have The Guts To Do!!!
My Message Is Without Attitude Or Malice, If A Change Is Needed Then So Be It, Good Luck!

[UnregisteredOU812]

Not arguing your point. Simply saying that he, the Sheriff, is not alone. He has a dept of individuals. And yes, there are several that are great guys that go beyond but those are few and far between. And Jesus walked the land for all people not certain groups of people. In my opinion, the MCSD is a bought dept. You get what you pay for. If you pad the right pockets that is.

[marioncitizen99]

I see them at the cc but I think they are on their time off then. They get those cars to use 24/7 don't they?

Yes. Just like most Sheriff's departments due. People on here need to understand that Sheriff's deputies are never really "off the clock." They have take home cars and the reason is so that a police presense is shown in the community. I'm glad to have our deputies in their police cars all over town and the rest of the county.

[marioncitizen99]

Maintenance Costs
While researching the area of maintenance costs, I found numerous police department take-home fleet policies that all state their program saves maintenance dollars. Many police agencies point to the fact that, while having a moderately high initial cost, a take-home fleet is more efficient and will eventually save money. Take home cars accumulate fewer miles per year; they’re used just one shift per day, five days per week. That means they accumulate mileage less than one-third the rate of pool cars used three shifts per day, seven days per week. The cars will need one-third fewer oil changes, tire replacements and brake overhauls, and they will have to be replaced at far wider intervals.
A 1992 study published in LAW and ORDER showed that annual maintenance costs for a rotating fleet per vehicle were $2,305 as opposed to $523 for a take-home fleet serving the same number of officers. The extensive research was done by the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA.

[marioncitizen99]

it is easy to go into the projects and bust people for buying weed. it is easy to set up well liked members of the community with bogus charges.
marion cty lost another person to illegal prescription pills and this makes the second person in a month to die from pain pills.
what is the sheriffs department doing about stopping the drug that is killing our people? illegal prescription drugs are killing our people fast!
can the sheriffs department quit playing political games and do their job? why do they fear good people that have an opinion? if the sheriffs department would get serious about the job they do and stop the games then noone else has to die from pills

This is really an ignorant comment, no offensive. What do you want our deputies to do?... Should they all go get doctorate degrees and stand beside doctors while they write prescriptions? I mean seriously this isn't even an issue for our local law enforcement to be handling. When they find someone with illegal prescriptions they deal with it just like any other drug, but they can't stop doctors from writing prescriptions for people.

[marioncitizen99]

If there are only 3 deputies on a shift, who are responsible for covering 480 sq miles, you're saying its not an issue for all of the deputies to go together to eat at Burger King? Who is protecting the county? I agree, most of them deserve a break. I think that they should take turns. What would happen if everyone at EMS or at the hospital decided to take their breaks together? Guess all emergencies would have to wait.

Remember that in our county we have Marion, Mullins, and Nichols police departments to cover the city limits. The deputies don't "clock out" to eat together. If a call comes when they are eating then they don't eat then. Did you ever think that maybe when they are together they are discussing police business?

[marioncitizen99]

They have been reading this post. The other day as I was riding down the road I noticed three sheriff cars parked behind the Pizza Hut in Marion. I guest you can say that they are trying not to make it so obvious anymore. I haven't seen them that much since the start of this post. Keep reading guys, one of you will slip up sooner or later.

I seriously doubt that they care about the crap spewed about them in this forum. How do you know they weren't exchanging much needed information behind pizza hut? How do you know they weren't working on a call?

[UnregisteredOU812]

Remember that in our county we have Marion, Mullins, and Nichols police departments to cover the city limits. The deputies don't "clock out" to eat together. If a call comes when they are eating then they don't eat then. Did you ever think that maybe when they are together they are discussing police business?

Not for a second! Heard their conversation, not remotely close to "police business". Your statistics are based on large metro areas...not small communities such as Marion,SC. The mileage is far different. Maybe you should investigate the statistics of the arrest vs the convictions in Marion County. Now that is a shocker. The evidence is just not there b/c it is such BS cases. Ask me if there are "good" officers? Of course there is...several. But the majority of the dept is corrupt...like it or not. The statistics in Marion Co, which is what counts, shows that someone is not doing their jobs. Investigate the court records. You'll see for yourselves.

[marioncitizen99]

Not for a second! Heard their conversation, not remotely close to "police business". Your statistics are based on large metro areas...not small communities such as Marion,SC. The mileage is far different. Maybe you should investigate the statistics of the arrest vs the convictions in Marion County. Now that is a shocker. The evidence is just not there b/c it is such BS cases. Ask me if there are "good" officers? Of course there is...several. But the majority of the dept is corrupt...like it or not. The statistics in Marion Co, which is what counts, shows that someone is not doing their jobs. Investigate the court records. You'll see for yourselves.

So have you never had a conversation at work that didn't 100 percent pertain to your job? I seriously doubt it.

[marioncitizen99]

Not for a second! Heard their conversation, not remotely close to "police business". Your statistics are based on large metro areas...not small communities such as Marion,SC. The mileage is far different. Maybe you should investigate the statistics of the arrest vs the convictions in Marion County. Now that is a shocker. The evidence is just not there b/c it is such BS cases. Ask me if there are "good" officers? Of course there is...several. But the majority of the dept is corrupt...like it or not. The statistics in Marion Co, which is what counts, shows that someone is not doing their jobs. Investigate the court records. You'll see for yourselves.


And seriously.. the "majority" that you talk about is ridiculous. I don't know of any corruption that goes on up there. Who up there is corrupt?

[marioncitizen99]

BTW a jury of your peers, which is how court cases are decided, are citizens of Marion County. The deputies and sheriff dont decide the outcome of a case. They put the evidence out there and leave it to the courts to decide. The Marion county citizens decide the fate of the defendent.

[marioncitizen99]

If you want to make slanderous statements about the MCSD you really need to have some proof. I seriously doubt you will find any.

[Unregistered2468]

Congratulations Mullins Police Dept. Sure hope its true that Kenny Davis is putting in his name for Sheriff. That would be the real deal.

[Unregistered 123]

:roll: Maybe....they read the post....I too have seen them picking their children up from school. But, I do not have pictures!!!! But anyone who has a cam phone...use it to gather evidence. Don't accuse if you can't prove!

They are absolutely allowed to use the cars any time in Marion County. Did you ever think it is good to have numerous deputies out in their patrol cars around the county? I like seeing our upstanding law enforcement officers in their cars. Even if they are off duty they can respond to calls when in the area and this happens frequently. So go ahead and take that picture of the deputy dropping his kid off at school. You are more than likely a typical criminal who hates any law enforcement because they impede on your lifestyle. You ever notice most law abiding citizens are happy to see law enforcement and embrace their presence? What does that say about you?

[UnregisteredNotAgain]

They are absolutely allowed to use the cars any time in Marion County. Did you ever think it is good to have numerous deputies out in their patrol cars around the county? I like seeing our upstanding law enforcement officers in their cars. Even if they are off duty they can respond to calls when in the area and this happens frequently. So go ahead and take that picture of the deputy dropping his kid off at school. You are more than likely a typical criminal who hates any law enforcement because they impede on your lifestyle. You ever notice most law abiding citizens are happy to see law enforcement and embrace their presence? What does that say about you?

What this says is that you agree that tax payers should pay for the personal use of county vehicles. Not to mention the liability the county takes when transporting children of the deputies in them. They cannot nor should they respond to calls with their children in the cars with them. What kind of person would even think that makes sense? One with no sense! According to county council, they are not to be used for personal usage. Maybe you need to attend a few meetings!

[Cliff]

What does that say about you?

Think you nailed it.

[Unregisteredunemployed]

Has the new diaper company started hiring? In need of a job, anyone know?

[UnregisteredNoWay]

Kenny Davis really gona run for sheriff? He gona leave police dept? Cant be. Not saying he wouldnt be good jus dont see him leaving when he got it so good.

[Unregistered123]

What this says is that you agree that tax payers should pay for the personal use of county vehicles. Not to mention the liability the county takes when transporting children of the deputies in them. They cannot nor should they respond to calls with their children in the cars with them. What kind of person would even think that makes sense? One with no sense! According to county council, they are not to be used for personal usage. Maybe you need to attend a few meetings!

Of course they can not respond to calls with their children in the car. I never said that. However, did you ever think that they may be on their way to work when dropping their children off at school. I would like to explain to you the purpose of a "take home car". First, research has showed that it is cheaper in the long run to use "take home cars" rather than "pool cars". This saves on maintenance costs over the life of the car. It is also a very effective crime deterance to see police cars all over the county at any given time. One point I am very sure you are missing is that if they lose their "take home cars" they will most certainly get a significant pay raise due to the "take home cars" being a part of their pay. All in all "take home cars" are a great advantage not only to law enforcement but also to the tax payers. Police have a difficult job and it would be great to see a little more support from everyone. If an officer is at fault for any offense he or she should be held accountable. But not all cops are the same. So if you run across a cop who is "dirty" or rude try to keep an open mind to the fact that the next one may be a very honest, fair, person who has a family and is just doing his job. By the way I see several other county workers driving their "take home cars" for non business purposes and no one ever comments on that. Cops always get the harshest criticism. Its funny how the people who hate cops so much will be the first ones to call 911 "help me help me". What if a sheriff's deputy was off duty and riding in your neighborhood on a "personal errand" when you called. Maybe he should just keep riding because he should not be their any way right. If they did not have take home cars they sure would not be responding to calls as often when they were off duty.

[black panther]

mcsd = whites only in the top ranks

[UnregisteredWHOOOOO]

Ems..... What A Mess...

[bigfish]

I'm curious why you think anybody would be interested in anything you have to say. Did you ask your daddy what to write or did you come up with it all by yourself? Never have I seen a grown man come crawling back to daddy because he's either too lazy or too stupid to make it on his own. If I was you, I would be ashamed to brush my teeth in the morning simply because I had to look at myself. You like to walk around pretending to be somebody when everybody knows you're just a useless little daddy's boy who will never be anything on his own. Do everybody a favor and go away!

You are a sad individual to be sooooo worried about me. When I brush my teeth in the morning I am very proud of the reflection that is looking back at me.

Just like my father before me, I am a self-made man....and I am not sure if you understand the meaning of that term being the sheep that you are. The last time I came crawling back to "daddy" I was an infant so I am not sure how much you were drinking at the time you typed this. I noticed you posted your diatribe late last night.

I am somebody and I never had any doubts of being somebody. A college graduate with Bachelor's degree, a very proud father, the founder of a business that has been operational since I opened the business on December 17, 2001. I was not too lazy or too stupid to help take that business to the forefront of non-emergency transport excellence.

So stay focused on hating me.....add your name to a long list of people who will wuss out and post an attack like you did on a public web board and not have the balls to confront me to my face because you are too scared.....YOUR DADDY should have taught you how to be a real man but your daddy is more-than-likely a big NOTHING just like you are.

Unfortunately, if you are too busy watching/stalking the other person and so involved with that person's business to the point of making that person YOUR OBSESSION then you will NEVER be somebody.....remember that!

I will be your obsession as long as you need a hero......and when you finally become a real man and confront me face-to-face then I will DEFINITELY be your huckleberry!

Now go play in traffic and let the successful people make money.....I will see you face to face when you decide to man up.

[anopinion]

Haters only hate the things that they can't get and the people they can't be.

[concerned fish hater]

I want to apologize for what I have posted earlier on this site. What was posted was very unbecoming of a professional and if I could erase what I wrote then I would.

I am sorry.

[Unregisteredmc]

you will never be a PROFESSIONAL like the FISH
he is good at what he does

[ladymystique]

I could not agree more!!!!!! the best!!!!!!!!!

[UnregisteredCRAP]

You two need to stop wasting time on here and do some work. Fish's daddy doesn't pay you to play around on the internet all day.

[dontcarebout]

Hate on the guy somewhere else please maybe privately in a dark room. We dont care and maybe talk to him instead of acting like a high school student on a computer. Grow up and quit acting stupid.

[UnregisteredCRAP]

Hate on the guy somewhere else please maybe privately in a dark room. We dont care and maybe talk to him instead of acting like a high school student on a computer. Grow up and quit acting stupid.

I agree. What ever the issue is then stop hiding and talk to him. Posting your trash that got deleted is just stupid and very immature.

[2Cool4U]

Whats the deal with the wrecking all the county cars? Anyone know details? Is it true Florence County was involved? Just curious.

[Unregisteredu2]

That wreck happened several weeks ago. There was a florence co. and a marion co. vehicle involved. All of the deputies were ok. No injuries..

[Election2010]

Help please....suggetions for those running for Solicitor in Marion/Dillon/Florence County

[Captain Worley]

Buy low, sell high?

[VoteTime]

When do the candidates register to run for Sheriff in Marion County? Is it June of this year with the election being in 2012?

[Grantham]

The deadline to register is March 2012 and the primary follows in June 2012. The winner will take or retain office in January 2013. I am curious why you asked though. I would be highly surprised if anyone tried to challenge Mark. My experience has been that he is a friend to all and I think he has been highly effective across the board. Don't you agree? Do you think someone else is running?

[Grantham]

Kenny Davis really gona run for sheriff? He gona leave police dept? Cant be. Not saying he wouldnt be good jus dont see him leaving when he got it so good.


I don't see him doing that.

[Grantham]

If there are only 3 deputies on a shift, who are responsible for covering 480 sq miles, you're saying its not an issue for all of the deputies to go together to eat at Burger King? Who is protecting the county? I agree, most of them deserve a break. I think that they should take turns. What would happen if everyone at EMS or at the hospital decided to take their breaks together? Guess all emergencies would have to wait.

Well....I hate that this is starting so early. Maybe 3 is all they need.

[Must see to believe]

Well....I hate that this is starting so early. Maybe 3 is all they need.

So glad I moved from there. Terrible law enforcement service. Fire and Ambulance Service are also lacking...but dedicated, just not up to speed. Three police...just nuts. Figured this would have been fixed by now. County police needed there very badly....or at least a decent sherrif.

[Unregistered111111]

Ems...

[shakenmyhead]

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[Cliff]

How does that connect?

[VoteTime]

Im hoping someone else is running. Time for the "good ole boy" thing to end.