South Carolina's former elections director Howard Knapp has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and misconduct in office.

Howard Knapp, the former State Election Commission executive director, and Paige Salonich, SEC's former deputy executive director, were both arrested Oct. 24.

The former executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission is now behind bars on multiple charges related to ethics violations.

Former South Carolina Elections Executive Director Howard Knapp was arrested. Charges include embezzlement and misuse of public office for financial gain.

At an election committee meeting on Oct. 15, Commission Chairman Dennis Shedd said that three state agencies – the Attorney General’s office, the Office of Inspector General and the State Law Enforcement Division — were reviewing Knapp’s conduct during his time in office.

Howard Knapp was removed from office on Sept. 17 and now faces 11 charges with eight of those use of office for financial gain.

Howard Knapp, South Carolina's former elections director, was arrested Friday and charged with embezzlement, misconduct in office, and using his position for personal gain. Authorities allege Knapp used a state credit card to purchase over $5,

Two former employees with the SC Election Commission have been arrested and charged with multiple charges, according to SLED.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina Election Commission Executive Director Howard Knapp was arrested Friday morning, according to jail records.

The commission's handling of a $32 million loan for voting machines is under scrutiny, with $4 million reportedly unaccounted for. Additionally, Knapp was accused of creating a hostile work environment and misleading the commission about contracts. A hidden recording device incident further fuels the ongoing drama.

The former director of the South Carolina State Election Commission appeared in court Friday for the first time since his arrest on charges related to misconduct in office and wiretapping.Howard Knapp,