{"id":206,"date":"2026-05-21T16:37:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=206"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:37:56","slug":"high-ranking-sheriffs-deputy-had-informant-buy-meth-for-him-to-use-sc-cops-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=206","title":{"rendered":"High-ranking sheriff\u2019s deputy had informant buy meth for him to use, SC cops say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A former high-ranking member of a law enforcement agency was recently arrested for using his professional standing to force an informant into buying drugs for him to use, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=204\">SC House advances congressional redistricting plan. What it means for York County<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Mark Grayson Davis was formerly a member of the Greenwood County Sheriff\u2019s Office, SLED said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Davis, who was a lieutenant at the sheriff\u2019s office, was arrested Tuesday, according to the release. The 39-year-old Greenwood resident was charged with misconduct in office and distribution of methamphetamine (first offense), SLED said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The charges stem from April 2, when Davis coerced a confidential informant to buy meth for the law enforcement officer\u2019s personal use, an arrest warrant said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=202\">\u2018They were underage girls\u2019: How Epstein brought victims from Brazil to Palm Beach<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Davis was in possession of 2 grams of meth, which is evidence of the intent to distribute, according to an arrest warrant.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Davis was booked into the Greenwood County Detention Center, SLED said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Bond was set at $25,000 on the combined charges and posted Wednesday, Greenwood County court records show. Davis is not currently listed on the jail\u2019s inmate roster.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>SLED said it led an investigation at the request of the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Davis will be prosecuted by the 8th Circuit Solicitor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. 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