CALHOUN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, June 20 (Infinite Headlines) — Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies have arrested six people after a June 6 brawl at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River, where authorities say alcohol was a factor and more arrests are expected.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said the fight was tied to the annual Sparkleberry Duck Run. Video released by the agency showed multiple fights and people crowding around the scene.
Authorities said more than 20 people were involved and at least three people were injured. Sheriff Thomas Summers said the injuries ranged from swollen eyes to head injuries.
The sheriff’s office identified the arrested suspects as Brendan Bonds, Hunter Dalzell, Lucas Scott, Edward Scott, Austin Mizzell and Taylor Knudson. The agency said they face various assault and breach-of-peace charges.
Summers said deputies found numerous cases of underage drinking at the scene. He said investigators are still reviewing video and public submissions and that additional arrests are expected. “This kind of behavior will not be tolerated,” he said.
