RCSD investigating two incidents at detention center

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– RCSD is investigating two incidents that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center within a few hours, say deputies.

On Monday, November 2, 2026, around 5 p.m., deputies responded to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center for a fight between inmates involving weapons.

When deputies arrived at the jail they learned that multiple inmates were involved in a physical altercation that occurred in Pod G and sustained injuries, say officials.

Three man-made weapons, commonly known as shanks, were located.

Later that evening, around 9 p.m., deputies responded again to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center for a suspected overdose.

Deputies arrived at the jail and spoke with staff at the detention center who stated that an inmate was found unresponsive.

Detention center staff administered NARCAN to the inmate who then regained consciousness, says the sheriff’s dept.

The inmate was taken to the hospital by EMS.

Both of these incidents are active investigations.