Crime & Safety
Darlington County, SC Jail Riot: 5 Inmates Face New Charges
Darlington, SC – Five inmates face additional criminal charges following a disturbance at a Darlington County detention center in which two correctional officers were allegedly assaulted and a housing
By Avery Collins · 2026-10-15T18:41:44.508Z
Darlington, SC – Five inmates face additional criminal charges following a disturbance at a Darlington County detention center in which two correctional officers were allegedly assaulted and a housing unit was vandalized, authorities announced Thursday, October 15.
According to the Darlington County Sheriff 's Office, the incident occurred October 9 at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center during an inmate transfer between housing pods.
Investigators allege six inmates participated in the disturbance, although several other inmates were housed in the same pod.
Authorities identified the six as Fateem Lewis, Ajaymeion English, Davieon Washington, Quinnyahjes McGee, Rayvion Stukes and Christopher Williams.
Investigators served additional arrest warrants October 14 and 15 on English, Washington, McGee, Stukes and Williams. Charges against Lewis remain pending because he is being held at another facility.
English faces charges of participation in a riot and wearing masks and the like.
Washington faces charges including participation in a riot, escape and wearing masks and the like.
McGee faces multiple charges, including malicious injury to a courthouse or jail, escape and participation in a riot.
Stukes faces several allegations, including participation in a riot, criminal conspiracy, weapons related charges and assault and battery offenses.
Authorities also reported pending allegations against Lewis, including participation in a riot, inciting a riot, criminal conspiracy and assault and battery by a mob.
Bond was set at $12,000 each for English and Washington, while McGee received a $39,000 bond.
Bond was denied for Stukes and Williams.
Sheriff Michael August credited investigators for their response and emphasized that protecting inmates and detention center employees remains a priority.
The investigation remains active, and additional information could be released.
All six individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.