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Former SC DJJ officer charged with sexual misconduct

Karmen Nicole Chavis Karmen Nicole Chavis

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WIS) - A former Department of Juvenile Justice officer is charged with sexual misconduct with an inmate.

An affidavit claims she kissed and inappropriately touched an inmate.

Karmen Nicole Chavis, 26, of Columbia, was arrested by SLED agents and booked at the Richland County Detention Center at approximately 3:00pm Friday.

Chavis will also be released Friday.  Her bond was posted at $25,000 surety.

The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by SLED at the request of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

The case will be prosecuted by the 5th Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Posted by Chantelle Janelle