From lawsuits to corruption allegations, the Horry County Police Department has been mired in controversy in recent years.
Plagued by serious accusations surrounding conduct, allegations against the HCPD has sparked discussions about eliminating the department entirely, conversations that have even entered an Horry County Council meeting. Will the county move to fold HCPD into the Horry County Sheriff’s Department?
Last week, a lawsuit brought new allegations against the county, deputy county administrator Renee Hardwick, HCPD, Police Chief Kris Leonhardt, former Deputy Chief Lance Winburn and Capt. Brandon Lee…