A Randolph County, West Virginia, couple, Darries L. Fauntleroy and Megan R. Fauntleroy, both 40 from Montrose, were arrested in Kingstree, South Carolina, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after allegedly fleeing with their seven-year-old biological child, whom they lacked legal custody of.​
Incident Overview
The child was under West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources custody; Megan faced restrictions barring her presence with the child. The pair faced felony charges of conspiracy and unlawfully taking a minor across state lines, located via joint efforts of WV State Police, U.S. Marshals, and local SC agencies including Kingstree PD and Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office.​
Arrest and Child Status
Arrested collaboratively, the couple awaits extradition to West Virginia. The child was safely recovered and placed with South Carolina Department of Social Services pending return to WVDHHR care.​
Regional Context
This custodial interference case contrasts recent South Carolina gun violence spikes, such as York road rage shooting (January 10), Estill double shootings (same day), and Hampton County Furman area shots fired (January 11), amid broader law enforcement coordination.
