Read more: Local, State, The Senate has Confirmed Kelvin Washington as the New U.S. Marshal in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The Senate has confirmed Kelvin Washington as the new U.S. marshal in South Carolina.
The Williamsburg County sheriff started his new job on Friday. He was nominated by President Barack Obama on the recommendations of U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and fellow Democratic Rep. John Spratt.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says Washington was an outstanding choice. The Republican says he was proud to support the nomination.
Washington takes over as marshal from Johnny Mack Brown, a former Greenville County sheriff nominated by President George W. Bush in 2002.
Sixth District Congressman and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement applauding Senate confirmation of Sheriff Washington's nomination: "Today is a great day for the State of South Carolina, Williamsburg County and Kelvin Washington. I think Sheriff Washington will make an outstanding U.S. Marshal, and I look forward to him taking the office very soon. As Sheriff of Williamsburg County, Kelvin Washington has proven that he is man of the people, and an effective law enforcement officer. His talents and expertise will serve him well in this federal capacity."
Here is a brief bio on Sheriff Washington:
Kelvin Washington is the Sheriff of Williamsburg County. He graduated from the American Intercontinental University in 2006, and Troy University with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice in 2008. From 1990-1993, Kelvin was a patrolman, narcotics investigator, and criminal investigator with the Florence County Police Department. From 1993-1997, he was Chief Investigator for the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office in Kingstree, SC. From 1997-1998, he was Chief Deputy of the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office. In 1998, he became Sheriff of Williamsburg County. He just completed a two-year term as President of the South Carolina Sheriff's Association.
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