Perry Eichor charged with misconduct, obstruction, intimidation
Perry Eichor, mayor of Simpsonville, was arrested on charges of misconduct in office, obstruction of justice and intimidation of a court official.
After a bond hearing Tuesday afternoon, Eichor, 78, was released on a $5,000 bond, local media has reported.
The charges followed a State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigation, according to a statement from 13th Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins.
“Although it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the specifics of a pending criminal matter, I can confirm that Mr. Perry Eichor has been charged with one count each of misconduct in office, obstruction of justice, and intimidation of a court official,” said Wilkins in the statement. “As is customary, my office will be meeting with SLED investigators in the coming weeks to review the evidence in the case to determine what, if any, additional investigation is required.”
An affidavit released with the arrest warrant alleges that Eichor abused the power of his office “to deliver an implied threat to an employee of the City.”
The crimes of misconduct in office and obstruction of justice are common-law misdemeanors, according to the statement. Each carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ incarceration. The crime of intimidation of a court official is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ incarceration or a fine up to $10,000.
