FCSO: Man arrested in connection with Great Falls area armed robbery

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Great Falls area regarding a reported armed robbery on Wednesday, say deputies.

Chandler Marcell Buckson was arrested in connection with Great Falls area armed robbery, say deputies. (Photo: Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office)

According to the victim, he arranged to meet an individual through a dating application and arrived at the agreed-upon meeting location.

Upon his arrival, the suspect identified as Chandler Marcell Buckson of York County, entered the victim’s vehicle and allegedly robbed the victim at knifepoint on October 21.

The suspect subsequently fled the area on foot, say deputies.

Uniform Patrol Division deputies and investigators responded to the scene and conducted a search of the surrounding area.

On Thursday, October 22, investigators identified Buckson as the suspect and traveled to York County, where he was taken into custody without incident with assistance from the York County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigator McKissack at 803-635-4141.