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Man Choked Vulnerable Adult at Columbia Care Facility, Agents Say

Columbia man charged with abuse of vulnerable adult according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - South Carolina Law Enforcement agents arrested and charged a Columbia man with the abuse of a vulnerable adult.

According to a warrant, 29 year-old Jah-King Davon James worked as a custody officer at Correct Care Recovery Solutions. According to the company's website, Correct Care Recovery Services provides behavioral health and residential treatment.

Authorities say James grabbed the victim by his neck and placed him in a choke hold.

The incident was captured on video surveillance and reported to SLED.

James later admitted to committing the abuse, according to authorities.

He is booked at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County.

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