The data shows that eight men and one woman were released in Richland County. The median age of the parolees was 36. The youngest parolee was a 21-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2017, and the oldest was a 66-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2012.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Freddie L. Payne Sr. He was convicted of a crime involving drugs in 2012 when he was 59 years old. He is now 66.
Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.
The table below gives a breakdown of how many offenders were paroled in the second quarter in each Richland County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q2 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble | 4 | 0% | 0% | 75% |
| Olney | 4 | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Claremont | 1 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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