6Feb-12
The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at approximately 7:00 pm on February 4th in reference to a gunshot victim. Deputies met with the victim at the Bi-Lo on E. North St. A 19 year old male victim was found shot in the torso and was transported to Greenville hospital. This victim is in stable condition. Deputies are in the process of interviewing witnesses who were at the incident location to make a determination if charges will be filed in the case.
***UPDATE***
The victim in this case went to a residence on Tanner rd. to meet with see an acquaintance. The acquaintance was in the back yard of the residence with his back turned toward the victim when he approached. Investigators are being told that the victim accidentally spooked this acquaintance by grabbing him when his back was turned. This surprised the acquaintance who fired a shot striking the victim. Investigators are being told that the shooter in this case was not expecting the victim at that time and was not sure who he was when the shot was fired.
I have been asked if this is gang related. We do not believe at this time that this incident was gang related. Investigators are looking into the incident to see if any criminal charges will be filed.
2Feb-12
In December of 2011, Vice and Narcotics investigators with the Sheriff’s Office entered more than 70 different stores and pharmacies across the county in an effort to verify that they were in compliance with South Carolina Statute 44-55-398. This statute prohibits retailers to sell products containing pseudoephedrine to any one over 3.6 grams in a days period. Also, the retailer may not sell to a person more than 9 grams of products containing pseudoephedrine in a 30 day period.
Investigators entered in to each of the stores in an undercover capacity to see if the retailers would sell them more than the allotted amount directed by law. In all cases, the retailers refused to sell to the investigators and complied with the law. Sheriff Loftis sent out a letter to each retailer making them aware that the operation took place, and thanking them for their compliance in this manner. All of these efforts are done in an attempt to cut off a key supply to those that try to manufacture methamphetamine. “Every little bit helps”, said Sheriff Loftis, “With the help of our community partners, these efforts help to put pressure on those that attempt to make this toxic and illegal drug”.
2Feb-12
Arrested: Mike Harvey Rivenbark; White Male; Date of Birth: 4/15/1960
28 Avice Dale Drive, Lot 6, Greenville, SC 29611
Charges: 3 counts- Lewd Act upon a Child under 16
3 counts- Criminal Solicitation of a Minor
On January 19, 2012 the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the father of a 7 year old female who believed that his daughter had been molested by a family acquaintance. Investigators learned that between November 2011 and January 2012 there were at least 3 different incidents in which Rivenbark committed lewd acts against the seven year old.
On February 1, 2012 deputies went to Rivenbark’s residence and arrested him on the charges listed above. Rivenbark was placed in detention on No Bond.
Investigators are concerned that there could be other victims of Rivenbark that have not come forward. We would ask that anyone who may know of a victim to contact Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME.
30Jan-12
James and Mickey Mayberry were arrested in Easley. They are currently in GCSO custody in the detention center. Both are being charged with one count of Attempted Murder which they are in jail on a no bond. They are also both charged with 2 counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, one count of armed robbery and one count of pointing and presenting a firearm. Bonds on each of these charges were set at $20,000 a piece. Attached are the warrants and mug shots.
Regarding the details surrounding the arrest, please contact the Easley City Police Department.
30Jan-12
Earlier Saturday the suspects in the above pictures were involved in an incident that involved a carjacking. These two suspects, James and Mickey Mayberry were involved in thearmed robbery Saturday of a family member. After the robbery, the two suspects fled in a vehicle that they later wrecked in the area of old Easley Bridge Rd. After wrecking the vehicle, the two suspects in an attempt to flee the area, attempted to carjack three different individuals. They were successful in their final attempt and are believed to be in possession of the victim’s vehicle at this time. The Sheriff’s Office did attempt to pursue this vehicle but were unable to take the suspects into custody. The vehicle is a 2011 Silver Jeep Wrangler. The suspects were seen carrying weapons at the time and are believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information of their where abouts is to contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office or CRIMESTOPPERS at 23-CRIME.
James Daniel Mayberry 3/23/94
Mickey Lane Mayberry 5/9/92
