Author: Rob Dew

Fifth Suspect Arrested in Sumter Murder

  Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–The final suspect in the murder of a Sumter man found dumped in Lake Marion is in custody. We’re told Anthony Dill turned himself in Tuesday Dill faces an accessory to murder after the fact charge. Investigators say Dill was among a group of people who buried Jerry Johnson twice before dumping his body in Lake Marion….

Former State Treasurer Named as Suspect in Rape Investigation

Charleston, S.C. (WOLO)– A former state treasurer turned reality tv star has been named as a suspect in a rape. According to an incident report obtained by ABC Columbia News from the Charleston Police Department, Thomas Ravenel is accused in an incident that took place in January of 2015. It’s important to note that he has not been charged in…

Suspect Arrested in Newberry Co. Truck Theft

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A man accused of stealing a truck in Newberry is in custody. Investigators say Jonathan McAbee was arrested in North overnight. Newberry County deputies say he stole the vehicle early Thursday from a convenience store on Highway 121. He is also accused of stealing another car earlier in the day in Laurens County. Categories: Local News,…

Cayce Man Charged in Shooting Investigation

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)– Police say a Cayce man is facing charges for his actions during a shooting at a home in October of last year. Investigators with the cayce department of public safety say Adam Lazzarinni is charged with involuntary manslaughter and obstruction of justice. Police say it happened at a home on Hunters Mill Rd. on October 9th of…

Teacher Accused of Kicking Student in the Back

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Midlands teacher is charged with cruelty to children after deputies say he kicked a 10 year old boy in the back. Investigators say Windsor Elementary teacher Robert Dill was arrested after the boy’s mother reported the incident. The child’s mother told deputies the teacher was doing a pull up in the doorway when he kicked the…

Searching for Answers 13 Years Later

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– 13 years later and still no answers in the death of a Lexington Co. woman. Deputies say Diana Willmeth was last seen at Lucky’s Bar on Edmund Highway in Lexington County in May of 2005. They believe she was able to make it back home. That’s where her car turned up later in the day. But authorities…

Kershaw Co. Man Accused of Shooting Wife in Neck

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A Camden woman is recovering after deputies say her husband shot her in the neck. Investigators say William Chace is charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. Deputies tell us the woman called 911 early Tuesday morning walking down Highway 97. Investigators say Chace later admitted that he fired his gun in…

State Rep. Proposes Aja Wilson Statue for State House

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One state lawmaker wants to honor one of USC’s greatest athletes, not at the Colonial Life Arena, but on state house grounds. Wednesday, Richland Co. Rep. Leon Howard filed a resolution to have a statue of Wilson placed on the capitol grounds. In a statement Rep. Howard says statues at the state house should not just be reserved…