Man Charged With Murder in Connection to Sumter County Victim

COLUMBIA, S.C.: SLED Charges Man With Murder, Victim from Sumter County

Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) have charged Quenell Marquis Anderson, 37, with Murder on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in connection with a case involving a victim from Sumter County.

Arrest and Assistance

Anderson was apprehended in Upper Marlboro, MD, with assistance from the Maryland State Police, who were supported by officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department. SLED previously charged Roscoe Pough, Jr., 37, with Accessory After the Fact to Murder on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Investigation and Identification

SLED was requested on March 2, 2024, by the Johnston Police Department to investigate a death. The Edgefield County Coroner later identified the deceased as Ricky Martin, Jr., 35, of Sumter, SC.

Legal Proceedings

Anderson was booked at the Edgefield County Detention Center and is currently housed in the Newberry County Detention Center. The case will be prosecuted by the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

Author: HERE Lexington

HERE Lexington

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