Charleston County Sheriff's Office Gives News 2 a Behind the Scenes Look at the Juvenile Detention Center

Charleston County Sheriff's Office gives News 2 a behind the scenes look at the juvenile detention center

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center works to prepare inmates for a successful life once released, filling inmates days with educational opportunities and skill-building programs. The facility currently houses 26 inmates age 14 to 17 who have charges ranging from murder, burglary, assault and more. They do not intake those with truancy or status charges. The maximum capacity is 60 inmates and the deputi…

Juvenile detention center seeks deputies and community partners to further programs

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office says it takes a village to help the teens at its Juvenile Detention Center. When it comes to helping young people get bac

Sheriff's Office lawsuit settled over dog bite of man accused in 2022 Awendaw standoff

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office agreed to pay a man accused of domestic violence a cash settlement after one of its dogs bit him at the end of a standoff.