Edgefield Co. Tax Assessor Steps Down Following Arrest for 3rd Degree Assault and Battery

Edgefield County Tax Assessor charged with battery, resigns

Edgefield County Tax Assessor Benjamin “Gerry” Coleman was charged with third-degree battery and resigned following a Nov. 26 incident in which was filmed during a confrontation with a resident.

Edgefield Co. tax assessor arrested for 3rd degree assault and battery, victim and attorney to speak out

Benjamin (Gerry) Coleman, the tax assessor for Edgefield County, was arrested for 3rd degree assault and battery, and now the victim is planning to speak out on the incident.

Victim of alleged assault speaks out regarding altercation with Edgefield County Tax Assessor

Christie Culbreath, who was reportedly assaulted by Edgefield County Tax Assessor Gerry Coleman, held a press conference with her lawyer to discuss the matter Friday morning.