Jonathan Pentland s Family Moved for Their Safety After Protesters Attack Home
On 4/15/21 at 4:32 AM EDT
The family of a South Carolina Army drill sergeant, who is under investigation after allegedly assaulting a Black man, has been moved from their home for their safety, according to police.
The family of Johnathan Pentland, 42, were taken from their home in Summit, near Columbia, after protestors gathered outside on Wednesday.
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In a tweet posted on Wednesday night, the Richland County Sheriff s Department (RCSD) confirmed the family had been moved away from the property and claimed the home had been damaged.
It read: The protests at the Pentland home have become violent. The family was removed after it was vandalized. They were moved to another location and the neighborhood is being closed off except to residents. Please stay out of the area.