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Last week, four Beaufort County men were sentenced in Beaufort County Superior Court to serve time in prison on multiple felony charges. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Beaufort County District Attorney’s Office worked diligently to bring justice in these cases.  

Rolando Kenneth Cariaga Jr. pled guilty to Second Degree Murder and Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.  Cariaga Jr. was sentenced to 240-300 months in the Department of Adult Correction.

Chrishaun Carter pled guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter, (6) counts of PWISD Fentanyl and DWI.  Carter was sentenced to 121-178 months in the Department of Adult Correction

Jason Scott Fleming Sr. pled guilty to (3) counts of Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretenses, (2) counts of Felony Larceny, (2) counts of Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Felony Identity Theft, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Obstruction of Justice, Assault on a Government Official, Resisting a Public Officer and Misdemeanor Larceny.  Fleming was sentenced to 49-87 months in the Department of Adult Correction.

Rocky Earl Grimes Jr. pled guilty to (2) counts of PWISD Fentanyl, Trafficking Fentanyl by Possession, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Habitual Felon.  Grimes was sentenced to 70-93 months in the Department of Adult Correction and given a $50,000 fine.

Sheriff Scott Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding suspected drug sale/use or any other crime to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111.  You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit confidential tips online through the Beaufort County Sheriff’s App by clicking on submit a tip.