The Sheriff’s Office also says this of the alleged victim … he apparently has an underlying medical condition that might’ve affected his behavior that day, and the authorities are working to get him the help he needs, while trying to keep him out of the criminal justice system.
The young man claimed to live near this area … but no word yet if that’s, in fact, the case.
In any event, Pentland ended up getting arrested early Wednesday morning over the altercation. We’ve confirmed he was booked on assault and battery charges. It’s unclear if he’s still in custody.
Fort Jackson officials also commented on the widely-circulated video, saying … “This type of behavior is not consistent with our Army values and will not be condoned. We have begun our own investigation and are working with the local authorities.”
