Lee Correctional Institution warden suspended without pay following DUI arrest

The warden of Lee Correctional Institution has been suspended without pay after being arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Sumter County, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Director of Communications Chrysti Shain.

(FILE) Lee Correctional Institution

(FILE) Lee Correctional Institution

Shane Jackson was arrested last Thursday in Sumter County, Shain said.

She added when the department was notified of Jackson’s arrest, he was immediately placed on suspension without pay.

SCDC Regional Director Stephen Duncan has taken over leadership of Lee Correctional Institution while the investigation continues.

Duncan most recently served as warden of Broad River Correctional Institution.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding Jackson’s arrest haven’t been released.

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