The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Tyler Maurice McDowell, 19, with Strong Arm Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy on Friday, July 17, 2026.
SLED also charged Trevor Zain Demby, 19, with Strong Arm Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The SLED investigation was requested by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.
Details can be found in the attached warrants.
Demby and McDowell were booked into the Fairfield County Detention Center.
The case will be prosecuted by the 6th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
