The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Jacob Austin Helms, 25, with Giving Beer to a Minor – 1st offense, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Jacob Helms provided alcohol to his brother, Jarod Helms, 18, who was arrested in North Carolina and charged with Felony Death by Vehicle while driving under the influence. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Alcohol Law Enforcement Division requested that SLED investigate.
Details regarding Jacob Helms can be found in the attached warrant.
Helms was booked in the Lancaster County Detention Center.
The case will be prosecuted by SLED in the Lancaster County Magistrate Court.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
