Sumter News
Three arrested in Sumter in connection with shooting incidents and drug trade
The Sumter Police Department has arrested a man in connection with shooting incidents and two other men wanted for their involvement in drug trade.
UPDATE: Sumter man accused in several shootings is arrested
A reward is being offered to help arrest a "person of interest" accused in several shootings, one authorities say injured a teen, another that's resulted in the death of a 54 year old.
SCSO: Man attempted to buy a car with a forged check
A Florence man has been arrested for trying to buy a car with a counterfeit check.
Sumter duo charged with drug trafficking
Two people are behind bars after a drug trafficking case in Sumter.
Sumter Police: body of missing man found Wednesday
Sumter Police say the body of 31-year-old Chester Stavis was found at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday in a stream near Rast and Dicks Streets.
Second suspect in attempted Sumter murder turned himself into deputies
Sumter County deputies say a second suspect involved in an attempted murder incident in October, turned himself in November 10th.
Mother arrested after infant tests positive for drugs
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has arrested a mother after they say her baby tested positive for drugs.
Sumter police arrest 3, search for fourth suspect in pawn shop armed robbery
The Sumter County Police Department arrested three men and are looking for a fourth suspect for robbing a pawn shop.
Sumter police search for person of interest for fatal South Salem shooting
Sumter Police are looking for a person of interest in connection to a drive by shooting on South Salem Street.
Woman wanted for murder arrested in Sumter
The Sumter Police Department announced the arrest of 34-year-old Quanisha Burgess who is charged with armed robbery and attempted robbery.
Sumter Police search for woman suspected in two armed robberies
The Sumter Police Department is requesting the help of the public in identifying a woman in connection with two armed robberies.
Armed and Dangerous Sumter Suspect Turned Himself In
A man wanted for attempted murder and considered armed and dangerous, turned himself into Sumter County deputies Thursday.
Search for Byron Lyons "armed and dangerous"
Police are hoping you can help them locate a man accused of a shooting they say is considered armed and dangerous,
Places to get vaccinated to avoid the Flu
It's almost that time of year again and after 2017 when we saw one of the worst flu seasons ever, the CDC recommends getting a flu shot sooner rather than later.
Lakewood High School student arrested for bringing gun to school
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has reported that a 15-year-old Lakewood High School student has been charged with bringing a gun to school.
