He said the evidence was presented to the solicitors office and a magistrate and they determined the charge against Pentland. Marchers gathered at the sergeant's home chanting No justice, no peace and demanded answers and accountability for Pentlands bullish behavior during the standoff. D: Nobody knows you sir, I don't even know your name. Dozens of protesters holding signs and chanting descended on the street outside his gated-community home. The charge, also known as simple assault, is a misdemeanor with a possible sentence of up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500, according to South Carolina state law. ', In a statement to Dailymail.com, a spokesperson for the base said Fort Jackson was working with local authorities on the matter, adding that 'this type of behavior is not consistent with our Army Values and will not be condoned. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Captain Jonathan Pentland, 42, has been arrested and charged with third-degree assault. He is a drill sergeant at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, Cassie Pentland, his wife, can also be heard shouting at the black man and telling him police have already been called when he tells them to alert authorities, Pentland is seen above with his wife, Cassie Dawn Dalrymple, after announcing their engagement, 'This is by no means condoned by any service member,' said Brigadier General Milford Beagle Jr. on Twitter. JP: There is only one way out of here and it is right over there. The incident took place on a public sidewalk in the Lakes at Barony Place development in the Summit neighborhood of Columbia, according to the woman who posted it. "Soldier conduct on and off duty must be exemplary to retain the trust of our communities and our nation," said Gen. Beagle wrote in a statement. One of the black women: Hey what's your name. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Im happy to help. Pentland then denies hitting Deandre. Moreover, individuals who behave like this have no place in the US military. You are up on me. Get out of here! JP: 'What is it that you are doing here?'. The video was taken in The Summit, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Lott said the video was the evidence needed to charge Pentland. US Army Sergeant caught on video harassing a Black man in South Carolina, Who is Deandre? 'How am I the aggressor when someone came running up to me,' Deandre responds, turning his attention to the irate wife, who is not seen in footage. Shirell Johnson, one of the black women who came to see the commotion, shared the video on Facebook after the woman who initially filmed it - identified as Lady Shadae - shared it with her. Officials at Fort Jackson are looking into the incident reportedly featuring Sgt. 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Pentlands discipline consisted of administrative action, Sully added when reached by Army Times. The Amendment actually says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise. The sheriffs department added on Facebook, Sheriff Lott realizes the importance of putting out correct information quickly as there has been a lot of incorrect information distributed through Facebook and other social media. We have begun our own investigation and are working with the local authorities., Fort Jackson Command Sergeant Major Philson Tavernier said on Twitter after Pentlands arrest, the Department of Justice at the federal level is also looking into the incident. Incredible Jonathan Pentland Us Army 2022. A composed Deandre tells Pentland not to touch him, but the Army sergeant scoffs at the notion. }); COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: The home of Jonathan Pentland, the South Carolina Army drill sergeant, who is under investigation after allegedly assaulting a Black man, has been vandalized by angry protesters. Gen. Milford Beagle Jr., Fort Jacksons commander, said in a statement: The leaders at Fort Jackson in no way condone the behavior depicted in the video posted recently. Sign this petition to urge the US Army to discharge Pentland from military duty. 'How long have you lived here,' Deandre asks. At one point, he shoved Deandre and yelled expletives at him while the latter kept arguing that he hadn't done anything that warranted the behavior. "The protests at the Pentland home have become violent," Richland County Sheriff's Department said in a statement on Twitter, adding that Pentland's family "were moved to another location and the neighborhood is being closed off except to residents.". 'Fort Jackson continues to work with and support Sheriff Lott, our local law enforcement professionals, and community & civil leadership as this case moves forward.'. According to the sheriffs department, deputies had received two previous reports of incidents involving the victim and people in Pentlands neighborhood, but he was not charged, and the department said the other incidents didnt justify Pentlands actions. We take care of each other. The soldier, who was identified as Jonathan Pentland, was charged with third-degree assault and battery in the April 8 incident. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Clearly Jonathan Pentland committed a hate crime assault as well as several threats. (Screenshot via Twitter) The Army has taken administrative action . The protests at the Pentland home have become violent. "Fort Jackson continues to work with and support Sheriff Lott, our local law enforcement professionals, and community & civil leadership as this case moves forward," he added. Updated: Apr. The viral video, shared thousands of times on social media, shows a man, identified as army sergeant first class Pentland, 42, demanding that the black man leave the Columbia . Get out., Pentland was later released on bond. Davis Winkie is a senior reporter covering the Army, specializing in accountability reporting, personnel issues and military justice. 0:32. If found guilty, Pentland . I urge you to discharge Pentland from military service. },false) Jonathan Pentland is a U.S. Army sergeant first class who is being investigated over a viral video from Columbia, South Carolina. "It's been very emotional and overwhelming," she said. (Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center) COLUMBIA, S.C. (Tribune News . Left: Sgt. }); } D: I've been here before this whole subdivision was even built. Pentland and his wife, Cassie Pentland, did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Heavy and it was not immediately clear if they had hired an attorney who could comment on their behalf. | window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { She said he has been walking plenty of times and he lives in the summit! She added, Deandre was calm throughout., Johnson added, Vinnetta and I only wanted to get D to safety bc the situation was getting out of control and that white guy was very angry and yelling at him overpowering him. Pentland was seen in the April 12 video telling the young man to either walk away or Im going to carry your ass out of here., Youre in the wrong neighborhood motherfer, Pentland said. 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Twitter, Im told this super douche lives in The Summit in Columbia, South Carolina. 'Sheriff Lott realizes the importance of putting out correct information quickly as there has been a lot of incorrect information distributed through Facebook and other social media,' the department added in their release. Pentland is originally from Mountain Home, Idaho, according to his 2006 wedding announcement. Get out., Deandre then tells Pentland he lives in the neighborhood, and Pentland asks, Where? His next hearing date hasnt been set. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland of misdemeanor assault and battery Aug. 23 after a two-day bench trial. There is seemngly clear audio of Pentland saying, You better start walking right now. In the video, Pentland accuses the man of hanging around the neighborhood for '15 minutes', and tells him police have been called. Deandre is not a juvenile, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott revealed while addressing the matter. She said Pentland also broke Deandres phone. A judge . Your email address will not be published. The family was removed after it was vandalized. 1st Class Anthony Hewitt, an Army spokesperson, said Miles was an infantryman who served in the Army National Guard from Oct. 2010 to June 2011, and the regular Army from June 2011 to Sept. 2020. Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Pentland was charted with third-degree assault and battery. Upgrade to a premium membership to vote on which petitions are featured here. ', Pentland pictured in uniform. A US soldier charged with assaulting a black man outside his South Carolina home for being "in the wrong neighborhood" has been suspended by Army authorities at Fort Jackson. JP: I'm about to show you what I can do. The video in itself is very disturbing and has helped tremendously in our investigation. We are proudly a Ukrainian website. You need to be convicted in a general court-martial of violating any of a number of provisions outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. David Steven Bell: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. The individual we arrested was the aggressor. He said investigators worked with the victims father. hitType: 'event', We are aware of the disturbing video and have taken this incident seriously. D: So when you come to me like that, you the one in the wrong. Authorities had originally handed Pentland a citation for malicious injury to property for slapping the man's phone out of his hand and cracking it, reports said. JP: You better walk away. Photos show that Pentland has been a drill sergeant at Fort Jackson in South Carolina since at least 2019. Jonathan Pentland's Phone Number and Email Last Update. 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