Author: Rob Dew

Sumter County Deputy killed in the line of duty

  Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– A Sumter County Deputy has been killed in the line of duty. According to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, Cpl. Andrew Gillette died from his wounds in a shooting early Tuesday morning. No other deputies were injured, says Dennis. Sheriff Dennis says the suspect was fatally wounded. His identity is being withheld until family is notified….

Remains ID’d as that of man missing since ’16

Source:LCSD Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)– The Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department says remains found in a wooded area in Leesville are those of a man reported missing in 2016. The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of Taylor Devin Johnson’s death are undetermined. Johnson was last seen by his father walking on Pond Branch Rd. on May 31st of 2016….

Sumter deputies investigating shooting death

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter County deputies are investigating the death of Maurice James, 27. Investigators say he was found Thursday inside his home on Seidler Dr. with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. If you have any information on this incident call the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter

Man accused of breaking into home, setting woman on fire

Source:Greenville Detention Center Greenville, S.C. (AP, WOLO)– Police in the Upstate say a man broke into a woman’s home, doused her in flammable liquid, and set her on fire. Greenville Police say Christopher Crouchman is charged with attempted murder and burglary. Investigators say the woman was taken to the hospital but her condition was not released. Police say Crouchman knew…