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May 11, 2021 2:39 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a former detention center officer was arrested Tuesday and charged with solicitation of prostitution and misconduct in office. Deputies say they arrested 37-year-old Michael James Barrs, who worked at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, when they were executing a search warrant at his home.
Michael Barrs
Courtesy: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
According to investigators, Barrs used his position to obtain contact information for female inmates and later engaged in multiple instances of inappropriate and illegal contact after they were released on bond.
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.