One of 14 current and former Horry County police officers and leaders accused of misusing their authority in the investigation into the shooting death of a North Carolina man has been demoted.
Another of the 14 was moved from the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, which oversaw the shooting investigation, to a new role.
The demotion of Detective John Sotile to patrolman stems from an internal disciplinary action of insubordination, harassment, conduct on or off duty that has a negative effect on the county, and failure to maintain harmonious working relationships, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request…