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.
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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.
Sumter Co. Coroner identifies woman who died after a Tuesday night house fire
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified a woman who died after a house fire late Tuesday night.
Sumter Co. Coroner: Sumter High School student dies in motor vehicle accident Sunday
According to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, 18-year-old Caleb Browder, a senior at Sumter High School, was pronouced dead on the scene of a motor vehicle accident that took place Sunday evening.
Molina Healthcare expanding Insurance Marketplace to 13 new counties in SC
On Monday, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced that they will be expanding their Insurance Marketplace to 13 additional counties in South Carolina. According to Molina Healthcare, the 13 counties are Berkeley, Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Greenville, Greenwood, Horry, Laurens, Newberry, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter, and Union.
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.
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.
