November 05, 2009
Monetta, SC Search Warrants Net Multiple Drug Arrests
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, on November 4, 2009, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Narcotics Investigators served two search warrants at two addresses in Monetta, South Carolina resulting in multiple drug arrests. Click to view mug shots of the suspects.
Aiken County Most Wanted List—November 5, 2009
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) holds warrants for the arrest of 10 individuals who have committed a variety of Major Crimes within Aiken County.
November 03, 2009
Williston, SC Man Sought for Grand Larceny
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office holds warrants for the arrest of 34-year-old Julian Q. Gavin, who allegedly committed Grand Larceny within Aiken County.
Bath, SC Meth Lab Suspects Arrested
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, late Monday night, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies arrested two Bath, S.C. subjects on outstanding warrants for Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Manufacture, Distribution of Methamphetamine 1st. David Blanken, Sr., 45, of Bay Street, in Bath, is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Manufacture, Distribution of Methamphetamine 1st. Mary Catherine Washington-Blanken, 39, of Bay Street, in Bath, is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Manufacture, Distribution of Methamphetamine 1st.
November 02, 2009
Former Aiken County Teacher Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct With A Minor
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has arrested a former Aiken County middle school teacher concerning Lewd Act and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor. Joseph Jay Magni, Jr., 28, of the 400 block of Cannon Knoll Road, in Lexington, South Carolina is charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (5 counts), and Lewd Act (5 counts). Magni formerly taught at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School.
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators Discover Meth Lab
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators discover a Meth Lab in Bath, South Carolina. David Blankens, Sr., 45 of Bay Street, in Bath, South Carolina is wanted for Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Manufacture, Distribution of Methamphetamine 1st. Mary Catherine Washington-Blanken, 39, of Bay Street, in Bath, South Carolina is wanted for Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Manufacture, Distribution of Methamphetamine 1st.
October 30, 2009
Aiken County Most Wanted List—October 30, 2009
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) holds warrants for the arrest of 10 individuals who have committed Criminal Domestic Violence within Aiken County, South Carolina.
October 26, 2009
Golf Classic Honors Aiken County Officer
it was a chance to remember someone special…and support a special event. Lieutenant Michael Frank was the face of the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Last November, he was killed in a car accident. Monday, a group of people got together to celebrate his life, while continuing his support for a local organization. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe reports.
Aiken County Sheriff To Host Halloween Drop-In For Children
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, Sleepyheads, and Angels, will be among the characters distributing candy to children who trick or treat on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), 420 Hampton Avenue, NE, in Aiken, South Carolina. ACSO employees have assembled bags of candy, and in addition, ACSO Deputies will distribute bags of candy to children during the evening while on patrol Saturday October 31st, Halloween night.
October 21, 2009
Racist Graffiti Found In Aiken County Subdivision
An Aiken County developer discovered what he calls “racist graffiti” on a stop sign in this subdivision, Wednesday morning. The letters KKK were spray painted on the sign in the Herndon Pointe Subdivision, off of Silver Bluff Road, in Aiken.
What WON’T Be Around At The Aiken Fair This Year
The air is crisp, the rides are ready. It’s time for Aiken County to have its own fair…and the Western Carolina State Fair is here to oblige. This go-round, organizers promise new rides, new shows, and more. But, there’s one thing this year that you won’t find at the fair. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe explains.
October 19, 2009
UPDATED: Suspicious Item Detonated After Bomb Threat At Midland Valley High School
WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that there has been a bomb threat at Midland Valley High School, Monday afternoon, according to Sgt. Dave Myers, with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Requests No Masks At Western Carolina State Fair
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) would like to remind patrons of the Western Carolina State Fair, which will be in Aiken, S.C. starting Thursday October 22, there will be no persons 16 years of age and over allowed into the fair wearing a mask of any kind. This reminder is for security reasons and the safety for all patrons of the fair.
October 15, 2009
Meth Lab Busted In Beech Island
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators make an arrest on a found Meth Lab in Beech Island, South Carolina. James Edward Mcrae, 44, of the 500 block of Beech Island Avenue, in Beech Island, is charged with Attempt to Manufacture Methamphetamine.
October 14, 2009
Video Releaased Of Shooting At North Augusta Greg’s Gas Plus
There are still no suspects in a North Augusta shooting that happened at Greg’s Gas Plus, on Highway 1. Aiken County Sheriff’s Office investigators have released surveillance video from early Sunday morning. Investigators say one man was struck by a bullet, but his injuries are said to be non-life threatening. Investigators don’t know if the victim was intentionally shot, or if he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

