UPDATE: Missing Sumter woman with dementia found safe
Sumter Police say a missing woman with dementia who was last seen in Charleston on Thursday has been found safe.
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SCSO: Man wanted in relation with burglary
Sumter County deputies say they are searching for a man wanted for burglary.
Sumter Police still searching for teen last seen in May
The Sumter Police Department is still searching for a teen last seen in May, says the department.
Women arrested after “squatting” in home, says Sumter County deputies
Two women are accused of entering an unoccupied home without consent and falsely claiming to be leasing the home while they lived there, say deputies.
Sumter Co. Deputies: Man wanted for burglary, stalking charges
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man accused of burglary and stalking, say deputies.
67-year-old woman dies after microwave incident causes home fire
A house fire has claimed the life of a 67-year-old woman in southwest Sumter County, said deputies.
Another person identified in relation to fatal shooting, says Sumter Police
The Sumter Police Department says a third person has been identified in connection to a fatal shooting of a driver on Monday.
Sumter County deputies investigating reports of people targeting and breaking into vehicles
Sumter County deputies say there have reports of people targeting and breaking into Hyundai and Kia vehicles in an attempt to steal them.
Man in custody, juvenile identified as Sumter officers continue to investigate fatal shooting
A 19-year-old is in custody and a juvenile has been identified in connection with the fatal shooting of a driver in Sumter, say police.
Sumter Police searching for teen last seen leaving home late Saturday
Sumter Police is asking for the public's help finding a 16-year-old last seen leaving his home on late Saturday, say SPD.
Sumter man arrested after allegedly attempting to evade deputy, found with firearm
A Sumter man who attempted to evade a deputy was found to be a felon in possession of a firearm, says SCSO.
Man calls deputies after allegedly fatally shooting wife
A man was arrested in Sumter County after he called 911 to report that he killed his wife, say Sumter County deputies.
Police: Driver killed, passenger injured following shooting at intersection
Sumter Police say a driver is dead and a passenger is injured after a shooting this morning at Green Swamp Road and South Guignard Drive.
Third suspect arrested in deadly Monday night shooting
Sumter Police arrest third suspect accused in deadly Monday night shooting
Missing man returns home, say deputies
Sumter County deputies say they are searching for man who has not returned home for several days.
Woman accused of giving minor marijuana arrested after traffic stop
A Sumter woman accused of giving a minor marijuana was arrested after a Saturday afternoon traffic stop, say deputies.
Itchy hand leads Midlands woman to lottery win
Just like the superstition says, an itchy palm signaled a Midlands woman’s lucky day when she played the Lottery and won $30,000, said SC Lottery officials.
3 arrested after shootout kills innocent bystander
Three men are in custody as officers continue to identify those involved in a shootout that fatally wounded a man as he was driving, said Sumter Police.
Free 2 day healthcare clinic going to Sumter
Sumter has free medical services heading its way next month.
Sumter Police investigate shootout killing innocent bystander
Sumter police are investigating a shootout they say claimed the life of an innocent driver caught in the crossfire
Mother, Daughter accused of exploiting vulnerable family member
Deputies say they were contacted by the Dept. of Social Services on April 8, 2024 accusing Sally Houser of taking a large sum of money from the victim who suffers from Parkinson's disease and dementia.
Sumter man arrested for shooting into occupied home, say deputies
A Sumter man has been arrested after deputies say he shot into an occupied home.
Sumter County deputies searching for missing person last seen Saturday
Sumter County deputies searching for person last seen on Saturday walking away from his home in Dalzell, say deputies.
Officers investigating fatal stabbing, says Sumter Police
Sumter Police say officers are investigating after a man was found dead in the road early Friday morning.
