CHERAW, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Chief of the Cheraw Police Department is speaking out after a mistake allowed a loaded handgun inside the Chesterfield County Detention Center.

In a public message, Chief Julius K. Riley admitted that his officers failed to properly search a suspect before transferring him to jail.

The suspect, Zykemeon Nimir Davis of Dillon, S.C., was arrested by Cheraw Police on August 20 for shoplifting and resisting arrest. Days later, during routine cell searches on August 23, detention officers discovered a loaded Walther P22 handgun in Davis’ possession.

"After a thorough investigation of the arrest, transport, and intake processing of this prisoner, it has been determined that there had been a breach in our procedures," Chief Riley shared. "It is with regret

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