Sumter County mourns the loss of senior deputy

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a three-year law enforcement veteran, said the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office announced that Sr. Deputy William Mosier, passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 2023.

Mosier was with the sheriff’s office for about 7 months.

He was hired at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office as a certified Class 1 Deputy and was a K9 handler.

Before working in Sumter County, he worked at the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office.

“At the sheriff’s office, we are like family, so the passing of Sr. Deputy Mosier is difficult for us. He was down-to-earth, enthusiastic, committed to excellence, and had a good sense of humor. He was an excellent deputy and will be missed,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis.