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Former Jail Deputy Accused of Distributing a Synthetic Cannabinoid Inside the Detention Centre
The sheriff’s office said former Detention Deputy Karmen Robinson has been charged with misconduct by an employee, possession with intent to distribute and furnishing contraband.(Charleston County Jail) Photograph via Live 5 News

Charges · June 4, 2026 · 2 min · By Callum Esterhazy

Former Jail Deputy Accused of Distributing a Synthetic Cannabinoid Inside the Detention Centre

Charleston County charges follow an investigation into drugs moving through the jail.

Karmen Robinson, a former Charleston County detention deputy, was charged with misconduct by an employee, possession with intent to distribute, and furnishing contraband, after an investigation found a synthetic cannabinoid was being distributed.

The charges are allegations and Robinson is presumed innocent unless and until convicted. For an independent overview, see SC Law Enforcement Division case updates.

The report is at Live 5 News.

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For independent background on this topic, see SC Law Enforcement Division case updates, and review the full source list below. This is a summary of published reporting, not original reporting, and criminal charges are allegations until a court decides otherwise.

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