SLED Charges Florence County Woman with Two Counts of Unlawfully Placing a Child at Risk
Friday, Oct 10, 2025
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Kristen Taylor Porter, 29, with two counts of Unlawfully Placing a Child at Risk on Thursday, October 10, 2025. This arrest resulted from information that was discovered during a SLED officer involved shooting investigation. The SLED investigation was requested by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. The officer involved shooting occurred on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and resulted in the death of Darlington County Deputy Frank Devin Mason, 27. The subject, Cameron Ray Dennett, 25, was also killed.
“I would like to thank SLED, the FBI, the 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office for their rapid response to this very serious matter, a case that involved taking the life of a Deputy and the wounding of another in the line of duty,” Darlington County Sheriff Michael August. “This investigation and prosecution send a very clear message that anyone involved in causing harm to members of law enforcement - officers who protect our communities every day - that swift justice will follow.”
Details can be found in the attached warrants.
Porter was booked into the Darlington County Detention Center.
The case will be prosecuted by the 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
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