Dive Summary:
- Seven former employees at both Waste Management and Republic Services have been arrested by South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents following the alleged theft and sale of the companies' property; each face prison and fines if convicted.
- As many as 40 metal containers from various counties were brought to Simco Recycling Center in Yemassee, South Carolina during a four month timeframe, with the former employees getting approximately $19,000 for the receptacles.
- The two companies each sent representatives to speak with the sheriff about the missing bins, which prompted the sheriff to contact SLED.
From the article:
Charged with felony breach of trust with fraudulent intent over $2,000 but less than $10,000 are: Abraham Young, 47, of Green Pond; Richard Young, 36, of Walterboro; Marc Dupont, 38, of Ridgeland; and Rodolfo Taylor, 65, of Walterboro. They could receive up to five years in prison each if found guilty.
Charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value $2,000 or less, were: Eric Ferguson, 39, of Ruffin; Antonio Ferguson, 31, of Walterboro; and John Lee Drayton, 61, Hilton Head Island. This charge is a misdemeanor with the maximum penalty being 30 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.
