A Saturday morning visit to retrieve a forgotten wallet quickly escalated into a violent home invasion in Charleston, South Carolina, leaving multiple people injured and four individuals facing serious criminal charges.
Four Charged After Alleged Assault and Home Invasion
Charleston police say Calvin Douglas Graham, Loretta Mae Graham, Ashley Shawntee Washington, and Yasmine Smalls have all been arrested in connection to an incident that took place on Romney Street around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. What started as a simple phone call reportedly turned into a heated argument and physical altercation.
According to the police report, the incident began when one of the victims contacted Loretta Graham, 54, to let her know she had left her wallet at the house. Loretta arrived with Smalls, Washington, and Calvin Graham, 33, who is believed to be her son.
Things Turned Violent at the Doorstep
Police say a “disagreement at the front door” quickly escalated. The four suspects allegedly forced their way into the home, attacking the three people inside — one of whom was holding a baby at the time.
One victim was scratched on the right side of the face
Another was punched in the face while holding a baby
The third was grazed by a punch that narrowly missed their face
Two of the victims suffered minor cuts and scratches, but fortunately, the baby was not reported to be injured.
Violation of Restraining Order Adds to Charges
During their investigation, authorities discovered that Calvin Graham was under a permanent restraining order involving Loretta Graham, yet the two showed up at the scene together — a clear violation, police say.
This detail resulted in additional charges against Calvin, who was also found to have a lengthy criminal history.
Charges Filed
Here is a breakdown of the charges each suspect is facing:
| Name | Age | City | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Douglas Graham | 33 | Colorado | – Burglary (1st degree) – 3 counts of Assault and Battery (1st degree) – Violation of a permanent restraining order |
| Loretta Mae Graham | 54 | Orangeburg, SC | – Burglary and Grand Larceny (1st degree) – 3 counts of Assault and Battery (1st degree) |
| Ashley Shawntee Washington | 33 | Charleston, SC | – Burglary (1st degree) – 3 counts of Assault and Battery (1st degree) |
| Yasmine Smalls | 33 | Charleston, SC | – Burglary (1st degree) – 3 counts of Assault and Battery (1st degree) |
Bond Amounts Set
All four suspects were booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center. As of the latest updates:
Yasmine Smalls is being held on $100,000 bond
Loretta and Calvin Graham are both being held on $80,000 bond
Ashley Washington is being held on $40,000 bond
What may have started as a simple errand to pick up a wallet spiraled into a violent and unlawful home invasion. With serious charges filed, including assault and burglary in the first degree, this incident highlights how quickly family tensions can erupt into legal consequences when emotions take over. Authorities continue to investigate the case as all four suspects remain in custody.
