Elgin News - 2A 2024

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The Elgin News

P.O. Box 152

Elgin, SC 29045

Cate Goff, Editor

(803) 513-5108

KCSD Names Boulware LEHS Football Coach, A.D.

During the February 20, 2024 school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved the hire of Leon Boulware as Lugoff-Elgin High School head football coach and student activities director. Boulware has more than 15 years of high school football coaching experience.

”One of the most important traits of a coach is that he invests in his athletes as students and people first. Coach Boulware has built a career capitalizing on that type of investment. His proven record of success speaks volumes about who he is as a coach and what we believe he will bring to our entire athletic program. We feel that he will most certainly add to the Lugoff-Elgin High School 'Legacy of Excellence,'” says Principal Corey Wright.

Boulware currently serves as the Head Football Coach at Lewisville High School in Chester County School District, where he has served since 2021. In the past two seasons, Lewisville High has earned a 21-4 record and made it to the third round of the South Carolina High School League playoffs each season. Coach Boulware was named a two-time Region Coach of the Year and SCFCA 1A Upper state Coach of the Year.

Prior to Coach Boulware’s move to Lewisville High he served at Northwestern High School, Indian Land High School, Nation Ford High School and Lancaster High School. During his tenures at those stops, Boulware served various roles including Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, Run Game Coordinator, Head Wrestling Coach and Track Coach.

During his coaching career, Boulware has coached players who have earned All-State, All-Region and All-Star Game selections along with multiple State Champions. Boulware also coached two State Championship teams as a Head Wrestling coach, and was state and nationally recognized as coach of the year.

“I am excited about the opportunity to lead the Lugoff-Elgin High School football program and serve as the student activities director. Thank you to the hiring committee, Mr. Wright and Dr. Goodwin for believing in me and my vision. I feel Lugoff-Elgin High is a great place and I look forward to getting to work,” says Boulware.

Boulware holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He is a member of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association and the American

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Leon Boulware LEHS Head Football Coach

From The Chief's Desk

In this Chief’s Desk I want to talk about and introduce some of our Police Officers. I plan on writing

Most of the citizens know our Officers, but they may not know about their history, training and experience

The first Officer I want to introduce is Joseph Dover. Joseph is our newest Officer, he comes to us from Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Dover has 18 years in public service, he began in 2006 as a volunteer Firefighter. He then proceeded to join the military and served eight years in SC Army National Guard and Army reserves. While serving in the military, he ob-

tained his EMS credentials and worked in the upstate for EMS full time for three years.

Officer Dover then transitioned into Law Enforcement as a Detention Officer for Cherokee County in 2015. Later completing the SCCJA and becoming a class one certified Police Officer in 2022.

In November of 2023. Joseph joined the Elgin Police Dept. and hit the ground running. He works very hard, always serving and protecting. He never complains and works hard for our victims.

Joseph is a father of a highly energetic and intelligent 14 year old son. Please say hello to Officer Joseph Dover, you wont be able to miss him, he stands a very high, 6 foot 5 inches tall!

Elgin Police Incident Reports

Assisting Other Agency: On 02/12/2024, Elgin Police Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire somewhere near Stover Middle School in the Town Limits of Elgin. Officers located the fire at Abby Rd. address in the Pine Forest subdivision. Upon our arrival, Dispatch advised there was a dog in the home. Officers forced the front door and the dog came out of the home. Officers proceeded into the home to check for any of the residents. No one was located in the home so officers cleared out of the home. At that point Kershaw County Fire service arrived and the scene was turned over to them.

Shooting Incident: OFC Picciuolo responded with KCSO deputies to a home invasion and subsequent gunshot victim at Timber Ridge Rd. address. Upon arrival, OFC Picciuolo held the perimeter of the crime scene while Cpl. Arledge began investigating. KCEMS and KCFD arrived and began treating the subject who had been shot. OFC Picciuolo was asked to help maintain the perimeter of the area until the KCSO tracking team could arrive on scene. OFC Picciuolo held his position until cleared by KCSO command. Nothing further was done by EPD unit.

Collision with Phone Lines: Officer was dispatched to a call about a power line being down on Pine Street in the Town Limits of Elgin. Officer arrived and spoke with Subject who stated he was pulling into the empty lot at Pine Street and White Pond Road to park his tractor trailer, and his trailer caught the low hanging telephone line belonging to AT&T. This also damaged three power poles, breaking one, belonging to Duke Energy and an internet line belonging to Spectrum. The line that was struck appeared to be suspended no more that 13 feet from the ground, that belonged to AT&T. Once Duke Energy arrived, the scene was turned over to them.

Theft From Motor Vehicle: OFC Picciuolo arrived at 100 Branham St (Hudson's Day Care) to speak to Complainant concerning her keys and wallet being stolen from her white in color Chevrolet Tahoe. Complainant stated that she arrived at the day care at 0725 and took her child into the building. When she came back out, less than five minutes later, her keys and wallet were gone. Complainant stated that she had turned the vehicle off, but had left her key fob in the vehicle. Jensen stated that a day care worker drove her to her house so she could get her spare keys. At 0746, Complainant received two text messages from Bank of America alerting her to two fraud charges at the Camden, SC Walmart #1339. These two charges were for $504.94 using two different cards. Both transactions were declined. OFC Picciuolo went to E&T Hardware and

looked at surveillance video of the day care parking lot. This video showed a white in color Volkswagen SUV entering the parking lot of the day care and an individual quickly getting out of it and opening the door of the white Tahoe. The vehicle rapidly left the area. OFC Picciuolo then contacted SGT DeLong who went through FLOCK camera footage and a BOLO from the previous day's FLOCK hit on white Volkswagen vehicles in the area. One with a TX plate hit on Elgin's FLOCK camera.

Escort: OFC Picciuolo was dispatched to the area of Bojangle's in the Town of Elgin to speak to Complainant concerning her ex boyfriend who was following/harassing her on a moped. OFC Picciuolo was in the area and did not see anyone on a moped. OFC Picciuolo asked Complainant if she needed a ride to a safe location and she said she did. OFC Picciuolo drove by the IGA so that Complainant could retrieve her clothing and belongings that she had stowed in the bushes by the IGA store. OFC Picciuolo escorted Complainant to Cook Rd. address without incident.

Suspicious Person/Assisting Another Agency: OFC Picciuolo was dispatched to the Elgin Circle K to investigate an unconscious white male in a Nissan Exterra. Upon arrival, OFC Picciuolo found Subject alert and oriented in a dark Nissan Exterra. In the process of investigating the incident, OFC Picciuolo ran Subject's information through Kershaw Dispatch and it was discovered that Subject was wanted for family court matters in Kershaw County. OFC Picciuolo sent the hit and the warrant was confirmed by KCSO shift LT. OFC Picciuolo transported Subject to KCDC without incident and placed a hold on Subject.

No SCDL/Speeding: Officer was patrolling the area of Sessions Rd. near Timber Ridge Rd. within the town limits of Elgin and observde a Chevy truck that appeared to be traveling above the posted speed limit of 35mph. At that time, Officer was able to confirm the truck was traveling at 55mph with my certificated Raptor Radar. Officer conducted a traffic stop approached the truck and made contact with Subject who was the driver. Subject advised me he did not have a SCDL and has been trying to get one for a long time but was waiting on his Immigration paperwork. Officer asked Subject to go ahead and call a licensed driver. Officer ran all information through Central Dispatch at that time it was confirmed that Subject did not have a SCDL. Subject was issued a citation for speeding less then 10mph over the speed limit he was also issued a citation for driving with no SCDL. Truck turned over to a licensed driver.

Leaping Through February

By: Liz Simon, Staff Writer

How busy has your February been? It seems like every time I had some place to be I was not dressed for the windy and rainy weather. I have still been looking for snow, but I think the snowbirds have left us because spring is only a few weeks away on March 19.

Every four years we add an extra day to our calendar in February -the 29th. We call this significant occurrence- a leap year. It aligns our calendars with the earth's orbit around the sun. Without correcting the extra span of time, this addition would throw our daily hours, then months, then seasons, off their course. All this came about during the days of Julius Caesar 2000 years ago. The rule for the Julian calendar was that every year divisible by four would add an extra day. Much too long ago to make an issue about unless you want to make a scientific study or science project for research.

One of the most interesting dates to celebrate is the popular “Love your Pet Day" on February 20. In the United States, nine in ten Americans consider a pet to be part of their family. There are 83 to 88 million pet dogs and 60 to 61 million pet cats. Do you have a pet? I have a grand dog, a Boykin Spaniel named Porter who comes to visit with my daughter and her family from Mt. Pleasant. My husband and I decided long ago when we became empty nesters that we did not need a pet for companionship because we did not want the responsibility. We are still happy with our decision.

“Favorite Fairy Tales Day" is coming up February 26. As I thought about celebrating fairy tales, I looked to see which ones were the most favorite for our country’s readers. They happen to be mine also. Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty made the top of the list. I do not think that boys read fairy tales or like stories that begin Once upon a Time. All my children and

grandkids loved The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. I remember having finger puppets to illustrate the stories.

Did you watch the seven million dollar 30 second Super Bowl commercials? I enjoy their story lines even if I am not interested in some of the products that they are advertising. My favorites were the Dunkin Donuts, State Farm, Pringles, and the Friends’ Reunion for Uber Eats. Speaking of friends, Usher dancing on roller skates during his halftime show brought back memories of my roller-skating days in the sixth grade on the sidewalks at the courthouse in Bishopville. Usher was impressive and set the stage for a thrilling second half and overtime for the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.

Since my beloved father-in-law grew up in Kansas City, my family has always pulled for the Chiefs. My connection to Kansas City is that my husband and I were able to go with Pa to visit his friends and family for a few days back in the early 2000’s. While we were there, we were treated to a light snowfall, but no serious weather threats. I remember from my days of watching The Wizard of Oz over and over with my children that Kansas is famous for its tornadoes.

Another exciting event I participated in this month was attending Nikki Haley’s town hall and having front row seats at the Harley Davidson Thunder Tower. My friend Nancy Smith and I were honored to have some oneon-one time with her and have her aide take our pictures. We were even interviewed by a local TV station about our reaction to her campaign. This is a public service reminder that if you have not voted tomorrow is the last day for the SC Republican primary.

February has been a busy month of celebrations and commemorations. As we face the daily decisions and duties, we all have, I hope, that we will remember that although Valentines’ Day has come and gone for 2024, Love is still with us.

We all need reassurance in this journey called life, Love does make the world go round especially in this Leap Year.

LEHS Junior ROTC Markmanship Team

The LEHS Junior ROTC Marksmanship Team, represented by eight cadets (Team 1: Zackery Fitch, Paige Herchik, Anthony Kelly, and Shana Turner and Team 2: made up of Danielle McCormick, Lauren Montjoy, Aria Roberts, and Adon Widdoes), was awarded medals and trophies at the Hanahan High School Rifle Marksmanship competition on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Competitors fire at targets the size of a half dollar at a distance of 10 meters in three standard firing positions: prone, stand, and kneeling. To score a ten, the shooter’s shot must hit or touch the 0.5mm dot in the center

With a score of 507 with 8 bullseyes (507-8), Herchik earned a First Place combined score medal. Receiving individual medals for Prone Fire were First Place finisher Herchik 180 with 5 bullseyes (180-5) and Third Place finisher was McCormick with a score of 178 with 5 bullseyes (178-5).

Receiving individual medals for Standing Fire were First Place finisher Herchik (159-0) and Third Place finisher Widdoes (146-0).

Receiving individual medals for Kneeling Fire were First Place finisher Herchik (168-3), Second Place finisher Turner (167-2), and Third Place finisher Roberts (160-0).

The LEHS JROTC team took home combined score trophies for First Place Overall, Second Place in Prone Fire, First Place in Standing Fire, and First Place in Kneeling Fire.

Front: Paige Herchik, Anthony Kelly, Danielle McCormick, and Lauren Montjoy

Back: Zackery Fitch, Adon Widdoes, Shana Turner, and Aria Roberts

Photo courtesy Shana Turner.

Night To Shine Celebrates 5th Year in Kershaw County

A message from Kate Stines, Kershaw County Night To Shine Coordinator: This year we celebrated year five for NTS-KC & year 10 for the Tim Tebow Foundation!

Another incredible night of God’s love shared with 115 Honored Guests, 230 parents/care givers and 302 Volunteer!

“The Masters” Theme came very prayerfully to my mind as most of us think of the Augusta Na-

Steven Marsh & YingYan Wang are happy to announce the birth of their son STEVEN MARSH, JR.

KCSD Celebrates Annual 'Letterland Day'

On February 9, students across the county celebrated Letterland Day. Students dressed as their favorite characters from the Letterland literacy program and participated in other related activities in their classrooms throughout the day. Pictured below, Letterland fun at Blaney Elementary, and more fun at Doby's Mill, where LEHS student artists joined the fun by painting faces.

ATTORNEYS:

MUSC Health Kershaw Recieves 'A' Safety Grade

Congratulations! MUSC Health Kershaw receives an "A" Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group! This is the only performance-based rating that focuses exclusively on hospital safety. An “A” rating places Kershaw Medical Center among the top hospital facilities for high-quality patient care. Hats off to the wonderful providers at Kershaw Medical!

Kershaw County Library March Events

Friday, March 1 | 6 PM – 10 PM | Camden

Open Game Night: KCL invites gamers ages 12-18 to come enjoy tabletop RPG and strategy-based board games at Open Game Night! Teens will have access to our selection of games and also be able to participate in one-shot adventure RPGs, hosted by our gaming coordinator, Mark Wood. Characters are tailor-made and seats are limited, so RSVP is required to attend. Email markw@kershawcountylibrary.org to reserve your teen’s spot.

Monday, March 4 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM in Camden

Monday Merchant MeetUp: Learn about resources and tools tailored to local merchants to help achieve business goals, brainstorm new ideas, and build partnerships. Main Street Manager Kat Spadacenta will be sharing important dates and events, as well as sharing resources from previous small business workshops at KCL.

Tuesday, March 5 | 6 PM – 7 PM | Camden

Winter Workshop: Let’s Start a Business: Do you have an idea for a business? Have a hobby or side venture that you think could be profitable? Or have you already launched your business, but still have questions about operations? Join Small Business Development Center presenter Bob Jones to learn the steps to starting a successful business. Find out what resources are available and what best practices to follow when starting a business. Registration recommended, but not required. Email kspadacenta@ camdensc.org or call 803-549-5648.

Thursday, March 7 | 4 PM – 5:30 PM | Camden

Chess Club: Come on in for a chess club for all! All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us for play. We also offer free lessons to beginners for ages 8 to adult.

Friday, March 8 | 10 AM – 10:45 AM | Camden

HSC Whiz Kids: Create: Jenny Cote, author of 12 adventure stories, will be here to teach creative writing. She'll explain how creative writing is about painting a picture in your mind and writing what you see.

*Note the day shift to the second Friday.

Friday, March 8 | 11:15 AM – 12 PM | Camden

HSC Tween Team: No History: In this session, Jenny Cote will work with ages 9-12 (including middlers) on a program titled No History, No Future - Know History, Know Future. Jenny will unpack how to make history fun, relevant and come alive for the next generation so they'll know their history as well as know their future. *Note the day shift to the second Friday.

Tuesday, March 12 | 2 PM – 3 PM | Camden

Master Gardener: Vegetable Gardening: Join Jackie Jordan, Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn tips for growing veggies in your garden. Come grow with us!

Wednesday, March 13 | 9 AM to 6 PM | Elgin

St. Paddy’s Take-and-Make: Pick up a take-and-make kit during business hours for a little seasonal

Leadership Applications

Junior Leadership Kershaw County is a partnership of the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce, the Kershaw County School District and Camden Military Academy. Beneficiary support is provided by the Camden Kiwanis Club. The program began in 1988 and is one of the oldest continuously running high school leadership development programs in the state. Since it began more than 1000 students have completed the program.

Junior Leadership is composed of 32 juniors and seniors representing Camden High School, Lugoff-Elgin High School, North Central High School and Camden Military Academy. The students participate in a variety of team-building and leadership development activities throughout the school year.

Students interested in being a part of next year’s class must be a junior or senior at one of the participating high schools during the next school year and complete an application by March 22nd. Completed applications must be turned in to the high school which the student attends. Students chosen to participate will be required to pay a $75 tuition to help cover costs such as travel, meals and supplies. Tuition scholarships are available based on need.

LEHS Varsity Wrestling Is 4A State Runner Up

By: Ted Monroe, LEHS Varsity Wrestling Coach

Following up our State Runner-Up finish as a team, we managed to qualify seven wrestlers for this weekend’s 4A State Individual Tournament at the Anderson Civic Center. Here are the Qualifiers.

1. Sophomore Gabe Rush (1st at 150)

2. Junior Titan Magee (2nd at 106)

3. Junior Quentin Benjamin (2nd at 113)

4. Freshman Logan Hinton (2nd at 175)

5. Sophomore Colemann Gross (2nd at 190)

6. Sophomore Hunter Baxley (3rd at 126)

7. Freshman Eddie Jefferson (4th at 157)

This is a great group of guys and every one of them returns for us next season! I’m extremely proud of these young men and can’t wait to see them compete at State this weekend!

fun. We’ll have leprechaun kits for kids and shamrock felt pin kits for teens/ adults. While supplies last.

Wednesday, March 13 | 4 PM - 5 PM | Elgin

Bricks n’ Blocks: Join us in Elgin to build with Legos, K’nex, Lincoln Logs, Duplo Legos, building blocks, and more! For kids of all ages.

Wednesday, March 13 | 6 PM – 7 PM | Camden

SC Codes Info Session: Learn about SC Codes - the free platform for online coding courses, mentorship opportunities, and career resources for anyone interested in programming — whether you’re brand new to code or looking to add technical skills. Open to anyone - from first-time career explorers to those interested in a career change. Sign up by email: cristib@ kershawcountylibrary.org

Thursday, March 14 | 4 PM – 5 PM | Camden

Lego Club: Kids of all ages are welcome to join us to play with Legos at the library!

Friday, March 15 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Camden

Little Explorers’ Club: Join us for a reading of the children’s classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom along with some painting and gluing. Ages 2-5. Sign up by email laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org

Friday, March 15 | 4 PM – 5:30 PM | Elgin

Manga Art 101: Today is National Manga Day and we’re going to learn how to draw like a mangaka. It’ll be the beginner basics! For ages 10-18.

Saturday, March 16* | 10 AM – 12 PM | Elgin

SaturYAY: Feed the Birds: Join us at the Elgin branch this SaturYAY to make a bird feeder out of recycled materials! Supplies provided, but limited to 14 (7 at 10 AM, 7 at 11 AM). Sign up is required. Call 803-438-7881 or email hannag@kershawcountylibrary.org *Note the day shift to the third Sat.

Monday, March 18 | 5 PM – 6 PM | Elgin

Law Talk: Consumer Law & Debt Collection: Sue Berkowitz, of SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center, is coming to discuss Consumer Law and Debt Collection so you can understand your rights as a consumer. There’s a 30–45-minute presentation, followed by a general Q&A session. Law Talks are sponsored by the SC Bar Public Services Division and are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 19 | 9 AM – 7 PM | Camden

Feathered Friends Take-and-Make: Spring has sprung! Drop by during business hours to grab a bag of supplies to make a delicious “tweet” for your backyard birds.

Wednesday, March 20 | 4 PM – 6 PM | Elgin

Upcycled Crafts: CD Coasters: Ages 18+ can join us to make recycled CD coasters. Supplies are provided, but limited to 10. Sign up is required. Call 803-438-7881 or email hannag@kershawcountylibrary.org

Thursday, March 21 | 4 PM – 5:30 PM | Camden

Chess Club: Come on in for a chess club for all! All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us for play. We also offer free lessons to beginners for ages 8 to adult.

Friday, March 22 | 4 PM – 6 PM | Elgin

Manga Art Tote Bags: Put your recently learned manga art skills to the test and create your own library tote bag with your fave manga character, drawn by you. Ages 10–18. Supplies provided but limited to 12. Registration required. Email with your preteen/teen’s name/age to hannag@kershawcountylibrary.org

Saturday, March 23 | 10 AM – 2 PM | Elgin

Strategy Saturday: Join us for board games at the Elgin library! We have board games for all ages, classics and indie games alike! From Jenga to Carcassonne, Connect-4 and Sorry, Uno and Fluxx… we’ve got what you’ll love. Play together, in a quiet area, or on our enclosed porch. All ages welcome.

Monday, March 25 | 5 PM – 6 PM | Elgin

Elgin Book Club: We’re starting back up our monthly book club with In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume. Pick up your copy at the front desk and join our discussion!

Tuesday, March 26 | 6 PM – 7 PM | Camden

Winter Workshop: Brownfields 101: Learn what a brownfield is and how the City of Camden is seeking public participation through its current Environmental Protection Agency grant to ensure that the community is given the opportunity and encouraged to identify potential brownfield sites and help determine their potential for redevelopment and reuse.

Thursday, March 28 | 4 PM – 5 PM | Camden

Lego Club: Kids of all ages are welcome to join us to play with Legos at the library!

Thursday, March 28 | 6 PM – 7 PM | Camden

Camden Book Club: We will be discussing When the Jessamine Grows by Donna Everhart. New members are always welcome. You can pick up a copy of this book at the Camden branch.

For more, visit https://www.kershawcountylibrary.org/

LIBRARY EVENTS, From Page 9

LEHS Wrestling finishes 2nd Runner Up at 4A State Team Competition. Seven wrestlers qualified for the Individual State Championship, set for this weekend. Photo courtesy Ashly Haigh.

Freezin' For A Reason: Polar Plunge '24

We had a great time this past Sunday at Lake Wateree. The annual Polar Plunge took place at the Beaver’s Den at Beaver Creek. Several of us had the privilege of jumping in some really cold water to raise money for the Special

Olympics. This was the third year this event took place in Kershaw County under the leadership of SCHP Sergeant Matt Southern. The event raised about $8500 for our local Special Olympic athletes.

KCSD Names Montgomery Permanent Camden High School Principal

Kershaw County School District Superintendent Harrison Goodwin announces Rose Timmerberg Montgomery as the permanent principal of Camden High School. She has served as the interim principal since December.

"Rose Montgomery's return to Camden High isn't just a homecoming, it's a historic opportunity. As the first alumna in over 50 years to step into the principal's role, she embodies the spirit of the Bulldogs – legacy and strength. Her journey from student to teacher, to administrator, has gifted her with a unique understanding of the school's needs and aspirations. We are thrilled to have Rose at the helm, guiding Camden High’s future,” says Goodwin. With more than 20 years of education experience, Montgomery previously served as assistant director of Woolard Technology Center and assistant principal at North Central High School. She is a 1995 Camden High School graduate, and returned to teach French at Camden from 2001-2009, where she served as a department head for five years. She served as a part of the administration team as an administrative assistant from 2006-2009. In 2007, she was named the school’s teacher of the year.

“Camden High holds a special place in my heart, and I'm honored to be back. This school has educated me and my family, and shaped who I am as a professional. I'm excited to be able to give back to the next generation of Bulldogs,” says Montgomery.

South Carolina and master’s degree in Secondary Administration from the University of South Carolina. She is certified as a teacher, secondary principal, and secondary supervisor.

She completed the KCSD Developing Administrators Program and the South Carolina Department of Education Developing Aspiring Principals Program. Montgomery is a member of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators and South Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education.

Montgomery is married to Tripp Montgomery and has two children, both Camden High graduates, Meg and Dru. Meg is a sophomore at Clemson University and Dru graduated from Clemson in December.

Montgomery holds a bachelor’s degree in French from the University of Rose

Left: SCHP Sergeant Matt Southern with Special Olympic Athletes Alex Martin and Dalton Boan before the plunge. Center (and best photo of the day): Deputy Kim Benenhaley reacting to the cold water temperature. Right: KCSO Deputy Kenzie Alkinburgh, KCSO Sheriff Lee Boan, SLED Assistant Chief Richard Gregory after the plunge.