ROCK HILL, S.C. — Police say former Lancaster County Sheriff John Cauthen has been arrested in Rock Hill. Β
Cauthen is accused of using a slingshot to damage his neighbor’s home on Hyacinthia Lane. Β
Police were called to the residence in June after the homeowner reported her front door was shattered and the front of her home was damaged. Β
The homeowner and another woman both say they saw Cauthen standing at the corner of his home acting strange moments after the door shattered. Β
After investigating, police found several sling shot pellets, marbles and paint balls in the woman’s front yard. Β Police also found sling shot pellets in Cauthen’s front yard. Β
Cauthen told police he does not own a sling shot or a paintball gun. Β He has been charged with malicious damage to property.
