Ridgeville Police Chief Quinton Joyner resigns after decertification over driver’s license matter

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Quinton Joyner, who has served as police chief for the Town of Ridgeville for 17 years, resigned Monday, according to the town’s attorney.

News 2 learned earlier this month that Joyner was decertified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) after they discovered his driver’s license had been suspended for several years.

Joyner filed an appeal and was awaiting a response from the academy before he returned to the job. Thomas Muckelvaney began serving as acting chief in the interim until the issues with Joyner could be resolved.

It’s not yet clear if the Academy returned that appeal.

“It has been an honor to serve as the Police Chief of Ridgeville. I am grateful for the opportunity to have made a difference and to have worked alongside such dedicated officers,” said Joyner following his announcement Monday. “I have full confidence in the future leadership of the department and will continue to support the seamless transition process.”

Town attorney Marvin Pendarvis said Joyner left an indelible mark on those he served. “His work in that regard should be commended,” he said.

Joyner was known to give back to the town. News 2 caught up with the now-former chief on Thanksgiving in 2022 as he spent the day frying turkeys for community members who otherwise would not have a Thanksgiving meal.

He also prepared a meal for the family of University of Virginia athlete Lavel Davis, Jr., who was one of three football players killed in a shooting near the school’s campus.

Muckelvaney will continue serving as interim chief until a permanent replacement is named.