Bennettsville police arrest man in connection with shooting that left one injured Generic police lights (Source: Live 5/File) By WMBF News Staff | February 25, 2021 at 9:39 AM EST - Updated February 25 at 9:42 AM Cody Erwin (Source: Marlboro County Detention Center)
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) – An arrest has been made in a shooting in Bennettsville earlier this month that left one person injured.
According to information from the Bennettsville Police Department, Cody Erwin has been charged with discharging a firearm within city limits, unlawful carrying of a pistol, breach of peace of an aggravated nature and obstruction of justice.
Erwin is incarcerated at the Marlboro County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.
Director of Drug Free Marlboro Coalition charged with grand larceny Handcuffs on desk (Source: WALB) By WMBF News Staff | January 28, 2021 at 7:01 PM EST - Updated January 28 at 7:01 PM
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) - The head of the Drug Free Marlboro Coalition is now behind bars, according to authorities.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said Thursday that 55-year-old Pamela M. Ashwood was arrested after an investigation requested by Marlboro County officials.
A police report from SLED states that Ashwood, who was employed as Program Director for Drug Free Marlboro, submitted fraudulent documents to the county’s finance department related to travel reimbursement. Authorities said Ashwood submitted documents to receive $2,114.49, which was in violation of state law.