SC Jail Releases Wrong Prisoner

A jail in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina released Richard Daniel Wines, an 18 year old white man, instead of his cellmate, a 34 year old black man named Jonathan Jermain Gardener after Wines pretended to be Gardener when Gardener’s name was called for release. Gardener was asleep when his name was called.

Law enforcement officials are currently looking for Wines, who is now charged with perjury and escape from prison. Wines was also given Gardener’s valuables upon his release.