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— With damaged vehicles, a heavy police response and 15 charges on the table, former Martinsville Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles is making headlines in South Carolina. Now, former Martinsville City Councilman Chad Martin is publicly urging supporters not to abandon her.
In a recent Facebook post, Martin threw his support behind Bowles, writing: “Fight for her don't you dare let this stop you better fight for her.”
Martin also praised Bowles’ past efforts, saying she was “the best of us” and claiming she had fought for people who were treated unfairly, including white women. He also referenced Star News in his post, saying the outlet would “go after all of us.”
That’s a bold show of support as Bowles finds herself at the center of a police investigation in Lancaster, South Carolina.
The incident happened Wednesday night at the Home Depot on Highway 9 Bypass West. Police say a woman drove her vehicle into multiple cars, leaving several vehicles damaged. Officers arrived to find the damage before taking the woman into custody.
Bowles is reportedly facing 15 charges, including aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and malicious injury to property. New video from the scene shows the aftermath of the incident and the police response.
The situation has attracted attention beyond South Carolina because of Bowles’ former position as Martinsville’s vice mayor. Martin’s public defense now adds a local political angle to a case already drawing scrutiny.
Martin is calling on supporters to stand behind Bowles. But public support and criminal proceedings are two different matters: the allegations still must be addressed through the legal process, and the charges are not convictions.
For now, the parking lot damage is under investigation, Bowles faces a lengthy list of charges, and Martin has made his position clear.
The political support is public. The facts of the case will have to come out in court.
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