2 charged in connection to armed robbery in Turbeville

Two men have been charged in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Turbeville in early September.

Nija’Ray B. Singletary, 19, of Turbeville, and Quvante Lee Pinesett, 23, of New Zion, were both arrested and charged with armed robbery, pointing and presenting firearms and possession of weapon during a violent crime in connection to an armed robbery on American Avenue in Turbeville on Sept. 8, according to Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office.

Pinesett was also charged with possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain crimes, the sheriff’s office said. 

Florence County Sheriff’s Office and S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services' office in Clarendon assisted with the investigation. 

An investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information related to the robbery is asked to contact Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 435-4414 or the sheriff’s office tip line at (803) 433-8477.