Former York Sheriff Arrested After Hit-and-Run Crash

Former York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson was arrested after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a telephone pole and fence on Airport Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Sunday, July 13, and fleeing the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded and identified Tolson as the driver, charging him with striking fixtures on or adjacent to a highway and failure to report the crash. He was booked into the York County Detention Center and released on a personal recognizance bond. Tolson served as sheriff from 2016/2017 until late 2024, withdrawing from re-election, after which his wife unsuccessfully ran for the office. Tony Breeden is the current sheriff following the 2024 election. Authorities have not disclosed if further charges will be filed or if factors like alcohol contributed, and the investigation is ongoing.