Suspect in deadly 2019 Timmonsville shooting out on bond Keyon Cortez Jones (Source: Florence County Detention Center) By WMBF News Staff | May 1, 2021 at 10:01 AM EDT - Updated May 1 at 10:01 AM
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A murder suspect connected to a deadly Timmonsville shooting is out of jail after nearly a year and a half behind bars.
Online records from the Florence County Detention Center show Keyon Cortez Jones was released Friday on a $60,000 surety bond.
Jones is one of four people charged with murder and attempted murder in connection to an Oct. 4, 2019 shooting on Colonial Drive.
Officials said 28-year-old Tirrell Williams was killed in the incident.
Police: Domestic violence suspect arrested following standoff in Florence (Source: Gray News) By WMBF News Staff | April 27, 2021 at 11:25 PM EDT - Updated April 27 at 11:25 PM
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) – Florence police said they tried to arrest a domestic violence suspect, but instead it turned into a standoff.
Officers said they saw a wanted man, identified as Robert Gamble, around 8 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the 700 block of Carver Street.
They said he had a warrant for his arrest on a first-degree domestic violence charge. He’s accused of hitting the victim in the face and attempting to choke her.
Kodak Black has pleaded guilty in connection to a criminal sexual conduct charge.
The rapper, born Bill Kapri, was sentenced to 18 months probation for first-degree assault and battery, a non-sex offense, during a hearing in Florence, South Carolina on Wednesday (April 28), according to
He was facing up to 30 years in state prison. As part of the conditions of his sentence, he must apologize to the victim, take full accountability for what happened, and enroll in counseling.
Kodak issued an apology to the victim in court. “I apologize this happened. I’m hopeful we can all move forward. I wish her the best in her life,” he said.
Kodak Black plead guilty to sexual misconduct charges today (April 28).
Kodak’s hearing was today in Florida. As reported on ABC, he takes full accountability for his actions. The conditions of his sentence include apologizing to the victim and going to counseling. Kodak apologized in court and said, “I apologize this happened. I’m hopeful we can all move forward. I wish her the best in her life.” He’s facing 18-months probation but was originally facing 30 years.
Kodak Black was sentenced to 18 months probation after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and battery in an incident involving a girl at a Florence hotel. pic.twitter.com/qr067KFtmj
Bill Kapri, also known as Kodak Black, has some legal issues to take care of.
As reported on news sources, Kodak has an upcoming hearing for a criminal sexual misconduct charge.
The situation stems from an incident dating back to 2016. According to a report, Kodak was in Florence for a show at the Treasure City nightclub. The “Roll In Peace” rapper was accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl. Prosecutors claim Kodak forced himself on the Jane Doe in a hotel room after a concert, allegedly raping her and biting her neck and right breast.” The alleged victim first told her school nurse, and then the school notified authorities.