News Release: UPDATE: Charges Made in ASGDC Stabbing Incident
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
Updated: May 7
04/09/26
Sheriff Leon Lott announces charges made against an inmate in yesterday’s stabbing that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
On April 8, 2026, investigators responded to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center to investigate the stabbing that occurred. Investigators learned through witness interviews that the victim and another inmate were involved in a verbal altercation near the victim’s room. Shortly after, the suspect was seen fleeing the room by witnesses. The victim was then found covered in blood and suffering from multiple stab wounds in his room.
The suspect was identified as Jeremy Dukes (22; 09/10/03). Dukes was charged with Attempted Murder and remained detained at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Some of the charges Dukes was originally detained for include Kidnapping, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Armed Robbery, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Failure to Stop for Blue Light and Siren, Reckless Driving, and Shoplifting.
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ORIGINAL POST:
04/08/26
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is aware of an inmate death that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on the evening of April 7th, 2026.
Based on information provided, detention center staff located an unresponsive inmate at approximately 7:00 p.m. EMS was requested, and upon arrival, the individual was found to be unresponsive and already exhibiting signs consistent with death. The inmate was transported to a local hospital at 8:34 p.m., where he was pronounced deceased shortly upon arrival.
Sheriff Lott stated, “It is important to note that the Sheriff’s Department was not notified by detention center staff at any point during or immediately following this incident, as is expected when a death occurs under these circumstances. Instead, our agency was first notified by the Richland County Coroner’s Office at approximately 9:00 a.m. on April 8th, nearly 14 hours after the initial incident.”
Per witness statements, the death is believed to be a possible overdose; however, the official cause of death remains under investigation by the Coroner’s Office.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has since initiated an investigation to determine whether any criminal activity contributed to this death. We are also reviewing the circumstances surrounding the lack of timely notification, as prompt communication is critical to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation.
We will continue to work closely with the Coroner’s Office and provide updates as appropriate.
This afternoon a separate incident occurred at 4:14 p.m. when RCSD and EMS were called to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center for an inmate who had been stabbed multiple times. The inmate was transported to the hospital for their injuries. RCSD Investigators are actively investigating both incidents.
