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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.
Sumter woman accused of sex crimes with 11-year-old
Sumter woman accused of sex crimes with 11-year-old By WIS News 10 Staff | April 1, 2021 at 1:06 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 11:03 PM
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - A Sumter woman is facing charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second degree officials say.
Brittany Leona Busques, 23, of Sumter is accused of having sexual intercourse with an 11-year-old male on or between December 1, 2020, and December 25, 2020, according to arrest warrants.
According to officials, Busques was transported to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on March 26.
“This was very disturbing to learn about,” Sheriff Anthony Dennis said. “We are working to get more information about this incident to ensure Busques is prosecuted to the full extent of the law for her actions.”