Asst principal at Chapin High School charged with breaking into cars on school grounds
Richard West Hiller Jr., 44, has been charged with two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Hiller is assistant principal of Chapin High School, according to the school’s website.
“Detectives have determined Hiller unlawfully entered a vehicle parked at 300 Columbia Avenue in Chapin without the owner’s knowledge or consent,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Based on our investigation, Hiller entered the same vehicle on two occasions earlier this year.”
According to Koon, Hiller entered the vehicle April 22 with the intent to take something of value, then entered the same vehicle May 20 and took an item of value.
Security video shows Hiller approaching and entering the vehicle on both occasions, according to arrest warrants.
Hiller turned himself in Friday morning. He was transported to the Lexington County Detention Center while he awaits a bond hearing.