Columbus County sheriff’s deputy charged with first-degree domestic violence in South Carolina

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WWAY) — A Columbus County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with first-degree domestic violence in South Carolina.

According to an incident report from the Horry County Police Department, Nathan Christopher Gilbert, 29, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Gilbert was sworn in to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office on July 21, as a part of the patrol division.

Nathan Christopher Gilbert sworn into the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office on July 21st, 2026 (Courtesy: CCSO)

Gilbert was released Thursday afternoon after posting a $10,000 bond, according to the report.

WWAY has reached out to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for comment but has not received a response.

Additional details about the circumstances surrounding the charge were not provided.

WWAY will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.