W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center

09/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sheriff Michael August
9/17/2026
Subject: Former Corrections Officer Arrested for Misconduct in Office and Furnishing Contraband

Update 9/18:
A Darlington County Magistrate issued Matrese Grant a cash or surety bond totaling $15,000 for both of her charges.

On September 9, 2026, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was notified by correction officers that contraband was entering the facility illegally.

Through investigation, deputies discovered prohibited food items were smuggled into the facility by a correction officer, who attempted to evade cameras by placing items under a blanket to conceal them and placed them in a location for an inmate to retrieve the contraband on September 7. The employee was identified as Sergeant Shift Supervisor, Matrese Grant. Upon this discovery, Grant was suspended without pay on Friday, September 11 while the investigation continued.

On September 17, 2026, Matrese Grant was terminated from her position at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center and then immediately arrested for Misconduct in Office and Furnishing Contraband to inmates. Grant is currently being held in the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center while she awaits her bond hearing.

Sheriff Michael August stands firm on his zero tolerance policy for contraband entering this facility. There are strict rules in place for contraband, including food items, due to the possibility of weapons or other harmful materials being hidden within food items. If any inmate, employee, or officer, is discovered bringing contraband into this facility, they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office will remain transparent with the citizens of Darlington County.

This is an active investigation and more information may follow. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

08/10/2026

WE ARE HIRING ⭐️

Looking for a rewarding career? The W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center is currently hiring correction officers.

Apply today on www.darcosc.com or scan the QR code below.

For more information, contact Captain Benjamin at 843-624-1171.

07/27/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! ⭐️

Join us in congratulating Matrese Grant, who graduated on 5/15/2026, Dymund Pendergrass, who graduated on 6/12/2026, and Tequila Dinkins and Marshall Jacobs who both graduated on 7/17/2026 from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Grant and Pendergrass have both been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Dinkins and Marshall have been promoted to the rank of Private. We are proud to have you serve at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center!

06/29/2026

⚠️📵Phone Line Technical Issues📵⚠️

Update 7/2 at 8:36am: All phone lines are back online. Thank you for your patience!

Update 6/29 at 3:05pm: All phone lines are currently experiencing issues and are unable to receive calls. Please use the non-emergency numbers listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Update 6/29 at 12:15pm: All phone lines are now operating. Thank you for your patience!

The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center, and Darlington County E911 are experiencing issues with phone lines. The office numbers 843-398-4501, 843-398-4220, and the non emergency line 843-398-4920 are currently offline.

🚨Our 911 lines are still operating and not affected by this.

📞For non-emergencies, please call:

843-398-4467
843-398-4464
843-398-4459

We will keep you updated when all lines are back online.

06/01/2026

Please be aware of potential scams!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/1/2026
Subject: SCAM ALERT

Sheriff August would like to release the following information.

The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a potential scam involving payment for the release of inmates from the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.

The individual will call a family member of a currently housed inmate and request payment to have the inmate released from jail. The individual portrays themselves as a Lieutenant or Sergeant with the sheriffs office and requests cashapp payments in order to have the inmate released from jail. The cash app handle used in this case was $pretrialbondingis.

This is a SCAM. Please be on high alert when anyone calls asking for money over the phone or through an electronic payment involving Law Enforcement. We will NEVER ask for payment over the phone. You can always call the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office to verify if requests are legitimate.

If you have any information, please contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at 843-398-4501.

05/05/2026

⭐️National Correctional Officers Week ⭐️

Today and every day, we recognize and appreciate the dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice of our correctional officers. Thank you for the vital role you play in maintaining safety and order while serving with honor and integrity at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.

Thank you for your service!

03/30/2026

This International Women’s Month, the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center proudly recognizes the strong, dedicated women who serve within our Detention Center.

From ensuring safety and security to showing professionalism, compassion, and resilience each day, your commitment does not go unnoticed. You play a vital role in our mission and make a lasting impact on both your team and those in your care.

Thank you for your service, your strength, and the example you set every single day. ⭐️

03/30/2026

⭐️Office Closure⭐️

The W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center Administrative Office and Lobby will be closed on April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.

Our lobby will reopen on Saturday and Sunday for normal visiting hours from 8-5pm.

Our administrative office will reopen on Monday, April 6, at 8:30am.

03/21/2026

Congratulations to Ivy Adams for graduating Basic Detention at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy! Adams started with the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center on July 7, 2025 and has now earned the rank of Private.

Join us in welcoming Private Adams our team!

02/11/2026

The W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center had the pleasure of giving Leadership Hartsville the grand tour of the Detention Center! We enjoyed having this group of 24 aspiring leaders and sharing what we do everyday to keep our inmates and staff in a safe environment 🚔👮‍♂️⭐️