Former L/Cpl. J.D. McGaha, who was terminated March 18 from the SCHP, was being investigated for his connection with several Myrtle Beach business men who were involved in drug trafficking and money charges, according to his attorney.
Attorney Rick O’Neil, who is representing McGaha, told News 13 McGaha has cooperated fully with the FBI agents in their investigation.
O’Neil says he and his client are not aware of any pending charges against McGaha.
According to a release from the SCHP, L/Cpl. J.D. McGaha, who was a trooper in Troop 5, Post D was terminated March 18 for Improper Conduct/Conduct Unbecoming a State Employee.
The SCDPS Office of Professional Responsibility began its investigation on March 17 after SCDPS was informed that McGaha was the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
McGaha was at the rank of lance corporal and was with the department since 2005, the release stated.
