Ex-Horry County police officer charged with burglary, domestic violence

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - An ex-Horry County police officer has been arrested and faces charges including burglary and domestic violence.

A spokesperson for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed to WMBF News on Friday that Quintard Tucker was taken into custody on Friday after a request from Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock.

The spokesperson also said Tucker was an officer with the Horry County Police Department.

Meanwhile, an Horry County spokesperson confirmed to WMBF News that Tucker is no longer employed by the department.

Warrants obtained by WMBF News state Tucker approached a female victim in the parking lot of the Compass Cove Resort and pushed them to the ground twice before standing over her and leaving the area.

Documents also state Tucker allegedly entered a motel room at the resort without permission. He then began physically assaulting the victim by throwing her on a bed and striking her with a closed fist nearly four times.

The assault resulted in swelling and lacerations to the victim’s face, according to documents.

Tucker was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center Friday afternoon and remains there with no bond set. Online records show a bond hearing for Tucker has been scheduled for Saturday morning.

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