State v. Brant

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Betty Brant was convicted of resisting arrest pursuant to § 16-9-320, S. C. Code of Laws, (1976). Brant asserts the indictment here was defective and that the arresting security guard was not a law enforcement officer within the meaning of the statute. We disagree and affirm.

Ronald Sturkie, a security guard, observed appellant shoplifting in the Richway Store where he was employed. Sturkie followed appellant out to the store’s parking lot where he arrested her for shoplifting. When placed under arrest, appellant and two of her relatives beat Mr. Sturkie in the head and…