Former Pickens policeman arrested

A former policeman in Pickens is under arrest. Akiel Jamar McKnight is accused of illicit sexual activities of minors, according to an announcement by the state police. Twenty-eight-year old McKnight was charged with misconduct in office, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and criminal sexual solicitation of a minor. According to “SLED”, the request to investigate was made by Pickens Police Department which had terminated McKnight.