Lexington County Deputy Charged With Domestic Violence

A Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after an incident during a high-speed chase on September 4, 2024, which resulted in a traffic collision. The pursuit began when law enforcement attempted to stop a suspected DUI driver, leading to a crash that injured both suspects when an unattended patrol vehicle struck one of them. Meanwhile, in Lexington County, Deputy Charles Freeman was arrested on September 16 for third-degree domestic violence after allegedly tackling a woman during an argument. Sheriff Jay Koon has placed Freeman on paid administrative leave and is investigating the incident further. Freeman was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center and later released on bond. Both incidents are under investigation by their respective state patrols.