Full Notification

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an Internal Affairs Investigation into an incident involving an off-duty deputy. On Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at approximately 6:47 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office responded to calls of a disturbance in a community on Hilton Head. Upon the deputies’ arrival, it was learned that an off-duty deputy was involved in the incident in the neighborhood where he resides. 
 
Shortly after the incident, the deputy was suspended without pay. He was relieved of his credentials, badge, Sheriff’s Office issued weapons, and equipment by a Command Staff member who responded to the scene. 
 
Deputies are held to a higher standard, as they must abide by all BCSO policies and procedures, both on and off duty. The Internal Affairs Investigation is an administrative investigation that could take some time to complete, with multiple people needing to be interviewed.  
 
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate this incident for any possible criminal violations. Any results of a SLED criminal investigation would be forwarded to the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office for review.  
 
It is important to understand that while our office is conducting an administrative investigation, any criminal investigation being conducted by SLED will be conducted as a parallel investigation in accordance with the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). 
 
We appreciate any concerns and comments involving this case. In an effort to allow the investigations to be conducted, we will not be responding to any further questions regarding this incident at this time.  
 
We would appreciate it if anyone has any information to provide, that they cooperate with both our agency and SLED if required during this investigation.    
 
At a future point in time, the deputy’s identity will be released.