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Meet Sheriff Tony Chavis

Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis

Personal

‍Son of the late J.W. and Audrey Chavis of Marlboro County
Married to Denise Chavis of Hartsville for 25 years. Together they have three children - Erica (31), Kirsten (23) and Jackson (11) Two Grandchildren, the late Julian Chavis and Wyatt Ayers

Education

Graduated from Wallace High School in 1985
Attended S.C. State University (1985-86), where he played football
Graduated from S.C. Criminal Justice Academy in 1989
Tony has also furthered his education, earning numerous leadership and management certifications in law enforcement

Military Service

U.S. Marine Corps Reserves (1986-92). Assigned to Company D 8th Tank Battalion in Columbia
Veteran of Operation Desert Storm (Nov. 1990 to May 1991)

Law Enforcement Experience

Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Department - Deputy (Jan. 1988-89)
S.C. Highway Patrol (Feb. 1989 - Feb. 2016). Assigned to Horry County (1989-91). Transferred to Darlington County in May 1991, after returning from Operation Desert Storm. Promoted to Corporal in March 2000. Promoted to Sergeant in March 2003 in Darlington and Marlboro counties. Promoted to First Sergeant and Post Commander in Sept. 2007 over Darlington and Marlboro counties. Promoted to Lieutenant and Executive Officer over Post A and B (Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion and Marlboro counties) in August 2012
Elected Sheriff, Darlington County, 2016

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September 23, 2020

Susan Drive Homicide Investigation Update

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators continue to investigate the August 19th homicide of Jamaal Baker on Susan Drive

May 13, 2020

Darlington Man Arrested for Threatening to Use Weapon of Mass Destruction

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested Michael Donavan Avin, 46, of Darlington, following an

April 17, 2020

Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Former Detention Center Officer

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. – Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Halie Bryce Goodwin, 23, of Florence, this morning following an

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