FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

To:      News Media, Community Leaders, and Bamberg County Citizens

From: Bamberg County Administration

Date:  September 13, 2023

Re:     Bamberg County Hires New Detention Center Captain  

Bamberg, South Carolina (September 2023) –Bamberg County proudly introduces Mr. Moses Cheatham as the new Detention Center Captain. As of September 11, Captain Cheatham will direct operations and programs, supervise and train employees, and oversee the daily activities of incarcerated inmates of the Bamberg County Detention Center. 

As a Lieutenant of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, Georgia, for the last 25 years and with 40 combined years of law enforcement experience, Mr. Cheatham brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Bamberg County Detention Center. He has supervised over 30 employees and served as a patrol officer, jailer, transportation officer, shift sergeant, captain of operations, and shift lieutenant and has completed managerial and executive certifications from various entities. Cheatham also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Voorhees University. Captain Cheatham lives in Augusta, GA, with his wife Sanita and has four children and three grandchildren.

Mr. Cheatham said, “I’m looking forward to working with and for the Bamberg community and hope to add to the current spirit of camaraderie and teamwork. A leader is only as good as his team.” He also commended the Bamberg County Administration for fostering such a positive and productive work environment.

County Administrator Joey Preston described Captain Cheatham as a “great find” and said, “Moses will be an excellent addition to our team, and Bamberg County is fortunate to have found a Detention Center Captain who has such vast knowledge of law enforcement management.” 

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For more information on this press release, email info@bambergcounty.sc.gov.