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***FACEBOOK POST Investigation***
Upon interviewing Hicks, it was determined that the post he made on Facebook was not intended to be a threat towards any school in this county or anywhere. Hicks requested the assistance of the investigator to remove the post and issue a statement of apology on his personal Facebook page. Hicks remains in ACSO Custody for charges not related to anything on Facebook and is awaiting to complete the booking process.
We are grateful for the notifications that concerned citizens sent to the Sheriff's Office as well as the on going dicussions on school safety. Thank you everyone for being proactive and for your continued support.
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And you believe him?
Thank you for responding to the issue so quickly.
Wow
Well, they ARE investigators! So... 😂
Rebecca Canalejo
Thank you for the update!
I'm grateful you shook down a guy who clearly made no illegal threat on Facebook. You can read it and see he did nothing illegal, but you still question him? Police State
I personally took it like he would "school someone" not an actual school. But I'm glad to see ACSO is proactive. Now if they would get MVHS under control that would be great!!!!!
Whomever started the school rumor that it was Midland Valley, and posted his post saying "Get your kids" as a Mustang mom that was not cool! You acted without knowledge and clearly took a post out of context causing alot of parents to worry! Shame on you lady!
I do NOT think that he intended it at MVHS but I would certainly like to know WHO his threats were for! They were creepy at best! Who is this Joker...no pun intended.
Denise Marchal Moseley
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office recieved notification of social media post this morning that was made by Stanley David Hicks Sr. (aka David Hicks) Just moments ago, deputies arrested Hicks this morning on charges not related to this Facebook post. Investigators will be questioning Hicks in reference to his post prior to him being taken to the Aiken County Detention Center.
Idiot
Gwen Hicks Proctor
Put him under the jail.
Thank you Aiken County!
Brentni Wade Sheehan
Rebecca Canalejo
This is what drugs do folks 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Thank goodness
Melissa Collins Ready
Good job!
Oh my Lord
Thank you Aiken County Sherriff Department for your Promptness!
Sounds like a threat
😳😳
What school
Megan Elizabeth
Thank you Facebook and Facebook viewers for reporting this so our law enforcement can take action BEFORE anyone is ever in danger.
I don't understand? he never threatened a school? he said school as in he's gonna teach a lesson. how do you know he's not talking about cursing at people or just yelling at people in this veiled threat? This is just dumb and blown out of proportion I believe.
I’m beyond thankful for the work of Aiken County deputies every day, but even more so today, as this sounds like a threat to our children! Thank you for all that you do.
Good job Aiken County thanks for all you do
Good job!!! Quick Response!!!
Keep him, never let him out. Its about time
People try to break into jail every day
Aiken County Sheriff's Office please be mindful of some of comments made about this post. It will reveal others with similar mindsets. As a parent, I appreciate your response. I worry about those that think it is ok to threaten our children in anyway shape, form, or fashion. This serious, and should not be taken lightly.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
OMG!!!!! Thank goodness he is in custody already!! So scary!
**UPDATE BURKHART IN CUSTODY**
News Release- Good Hope Farms Stabbing Incident
Aiken, SC (12 October 2018, 9:00 pm) – On October 12, 2018 around 6:30pm Aiken County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call at 399 Good Hope Farms Road, Aiken for a disturbance. When Deputies arrived, they found a female victim unharmed and found a deceased male victim outside the home with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. The suspect has been identified as the victim’s son, Thomas James Burkhart (42) a white male 5’09” 250 pounds, bald with brown eyes. Burkhart fled the location driving a 2004 Ford F150 Black in color with SC tag PTD723 in an unknown direction. Burkhart is consider armed and dangerous. Investigators will be seeking warrants for Murder and Kidnapping. Other charges are forthcoming. The investigation is still on going and information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 803-648-6811. Individuals may also call Crimestoppers of the Midlands: 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
Amanda Jenkins Goodin
Sorry bastard As good as Mr.Bell was to him . I hope we f****** suffers Arrest his life for this b******* he did.
I'm happy they got him
Prayers...
Hollis Gilstrap, is this the guy you were talking about the other night???
All state and county government offices are operating on normal schedules today, Friday, October 12, 2018. scemd.org/closings
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
All state and county government offices are operating on normal schedules today, Friday, October 12, 2018. scemd.org/closingsAll shelters are now closed. Thanks to our community shelters for their assistance
