Sumter News
Father in custody after infant dies from suspicious injury
The Sumter Police Department says a 23-year-old man is in custody after his infant child died from injuries officials deemed suspicious.
Sumter Co. man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Dontavian Bernard Bennett has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree.
Two dead after collision involving a motorcycle on SC Hwy 261 Saturday
On Saturday, South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed after a vehicle hit a motorcycle in Sumter County. It happened after 11:30 a.m. on SC-261 and Cle-Nic Lane.
SCSO accepting donations for "Helping Hands Project" to protect domestic violence victims
While the holidays are often a time of joy, for some in the Midlands it can also be a time of struggle. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office hopes to change that with the "Helping Hands Project" that works to protect victims of domestic violence.
SCSO UPDATE: Missing person found safe
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say that Bianca Isom has been found safe
Sumter County Sheriff looking for missing woman last seen leaving SCSO Detention Center
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for a missing woman who was last seen leaving the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center around 10 a.m. on November 11.
Rembert man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, a Rembert man has been charged with criminal sexual misconduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Former Sumter Police officer charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former police officer with the Sumter Police Department was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Man arrested as SCSO seizes approximately $40,000 worth of drugs while executing search warrant
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they confiscated more than 400 grams of various drugs while they were executing a search warrant at a residence on Wright Street.
Sumter County Sheriff: Three arrested, face charges related to November shooting
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says that three individuals have been arrested and charged with crimes related to a shooting that took place on November 24.
Deputies: Missing Sumter man with PTSD found safely
Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say they have found a missing 28-year-old with severe PTSD.
Sumter Police collecting non-perishable food for local food banks
You can donate to help out local food banks in Sumter today. The Sumter Police Department is hosting their "Be a Hero in the Pursuit to End Hunger" food drive.
Sumter Co. Sheriff: Suspect arrested for 2019 assault and battery
According the the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Travon Darrell Ragin, 21, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an incident that dates back to September 2019.
Wedgefield man charged with murder, related charges for fatal Ollie Drive shooting
Sumter County deputies say they arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place on Ollie Drive on November 9.
Body of missing man found in waterway in Sumter
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered the body of a man reported missing, from a waterway on Foxworth Mill Road. 59-year-old Burley Hudson had been reported missing on Monday.
SLED: Rembert man charged with assault at Sumter County club
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they arrested a man on Tuesday for an assault that occurred at a club in Sumter County earlier this month.
Santa Cruz Nutritionals expanding operations in Sumter County, creating 164 jobs
In a statement released by the Office of the Governor Thursday morning, Santa Cruz Nutritionals (SCN) announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County.
Sumter PD: Two men, teen charged in April killing
The Sumter Police Department says two men and a teen are in custody in connection with the shooting death of 31-year-old Sherrod Carlton Smith.
Sumter County Coroner identifies victim from fatal shooting on Ollie Drive Monday morning
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the victim from a fatal shooting that took place Monday morning as 26-year-old Briannica Johnson.
Sumter Police Department launches investigation after fliers containing a swastika were found on several businesses
The Sumter Police Department says they are investigating after fliers containing a swastika were found on three businesses in Sumter Monday morning.
