South Carolina Attorney General

Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.

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The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.

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Oct 21, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Operation “Duffle Bag Boyz”: State Grand Jury indicts large drug trafficking and dogfighting ring

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This organization, which also has connections to SCDC inmates, allegedly trafficked large amounts of narcotics in the Midlands, including methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana. A number of the defendants are also indicted for dogfighting.

Oct 19, 2026

Greenwood man arrested two on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Patrick Regan, 65, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Oct 19, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces two people charged with stealing $18,000 from vulnerable adult

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Jacob G. Melobo, 37, and Samantha A. Onorati, 40, both of Tabor City, N.C., are charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretenses, Criminal Conspiracy, Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, and Financial Identity Fraud.

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