Former Sumter County detention officer charged for misusing position, officials say
Former Sumter County detention officer charged for misusing position, officials say
By WIS News 10 Staff | May 11, 2021 at 2:44 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 8:19 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A former Sumter County Detention Officer is facing charges for misusing his position, officials say.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Michael James Barrs, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning at his home when Sumter County deputies arrived to execute a search warrant of the premises.
Officials say evidence gathered thus far reveals that, among other actions still under investigation, Barrs used his position as a detention officer to obtain contact information for female inmates and later engaged in multiple instances of inappropriate and unlawful contact after the women were released on bond.