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Lexington police search for suspects in vehicle tampering incidents

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington police are looking for those involved in a series of auto-tampering incidents on Nov. 29. If you recognize any of the people or vehicles in the attached images call the Lexington Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can also submit a tip online to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

$5K reward offered in Sumter shooting investigation

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are offering a $5,000 reward for information in a November shooting after a man was dropped off at the hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators say just before 7 p.m. November 23rd an unknown driver left Travis Rouse, 35, at the Prisma Health Toumey emergency room. Rouse died later that evening. According to police…

Scam alert for Fairfield Co. residents

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A scam alert for residents of Fairfield Co. Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office say someone is calling county residents impersonating a deputy. Investigators say the scammer claims there is a warrant or some other legal issue and insists the only way to clear it up is to send money. Deputies say this is a…

Deputies: Arrest made in shooting at motor sports venue

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg deputies say Antonio Ferguson, 32, is charged in connection with a fatal shooting. “I’ve said it so many times, but it is still sadly accurate,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said, “this is yet another senseless, senseless murder that arose from some kind of argument.” Deputies say Ferguson is charged in the murder of Reggie Dantzler, 40,  of…