18-year-old killed in fatal shooting on Utah Circle in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Utah Circle on Sunday morning.
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Sumter man sentenced to five years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Anthony Ray “Hammer” Nielson was sentenced to five years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office announces second arrest in fatal shooting from October 2019
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a second individual in connection with a fatal shooting that took place over a year ago. Investigators say 18-year-old Sheron Robinson turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday and has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Suspect arrested in Lynchburg motel shooting
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left 23-year-old Tyvon Dickey dead. Deputies say the shooting took place on October 16 at a motel in the 10000 block of Lynches River Road.
Pedestrian killed in Sumter vehicle accident
Sumter County Coroner Robert M. Baker says a man has died after a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Liberty Street and South Guignard Drive around 7:43 p.m.
More students returning to the classroom in Richland One, Sumter School District
Richland School District One will join several districts across the state allowing students to come back into the classroom. Starting Monday, students from pre-K-2nd grade will have the option to go back into the classroom two days a week. 3rd-12th grade students may start going back into the classroom November 4.
Police: Three men wanted for shooting that injured three people on Dibert Street
Sumter police need your help to find three suspects accused of a shooting on Dibert St. Sunday that injured three people.
Sumter police looking for attempted murder suspect
The Sumter Police Department says they are searching for 23-year-old Michael Raheim Lucas, who is wanted for attempted murder and other related charges.
Police: Sumter woman found safe after walking out of Prisma Health Tuomey
The Sumter Police Department says a woman who was last seen leaving a local hospital on Tuesday has been found safe.
Several Midlands law enforcement agencies investigating fatal shooting in Lynchburg
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are partnering with the Lee County and Florence County Sheriff's Departments to investigate a deadly shooting that took place at a hotel on the 10000 block of Lynches River Road on October 16.
Sumter Co. Coroner identifies victim in deadly motel shooting Friday
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at a motel on Friday. Coroner Robert Baker says 23-year-old Tyvon Dickey died on scene at the Relax Inn Motel in Lynchburg.
Police: Man arrested for hit and run that seriously injured two in Sumter
Sumter police say they've arrested a man for a hit and run that critically injured two people on South Pike West near Bordeaux Ave.
Sumter Co. Sheriff: Manning man charged with assault and battery
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested 37-year-old Dusty Lee Halton of Cato Street on October 7.
Sumter Co. Sheriff: Man arrested for assault, firing gun at vehicle
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested 18-year-old Taqwan Omar Sharif Abrams on October 7.
Turn on your porch lights for "National Night Out"
Sumter Police are asking you to turn your porch lights on for National Night Out Tuesday night.
Sumter County deputies searching for suspects wanted for October 2020 shooting
Sumter County deputies say a man was fatally shot at a home on Nicole Lane on October 1, 2020.
Sumter County Sheriff seeking information after man's body is found behind building
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are seeking information about an alleged shooting death. Investigators say 38-year-old Russell Eugene Gleghorn was found dead behind a building on the 1100 block of Old Pocalla Road after 1 a.m. October 4.
UPDATE: Sumter County Sheriff say missing man found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is looking for 25-year-old Jonathan Sein who was last seen by his family on August 20.
Runaway Sumter teen with medical condition found safe
Sumter County Sheriff's Office officials say a runaway teenage girl with a medical condition has been found safe.
