Deputies: Traffic stop leads to drugs, weapons arrest
Investigators say narcotics agents stopped David Matthews, 51, on I-26 near Charleston Hwy.
Crime
Columbia Police investigating after thousands of dollars worth of kitchen and cooking equipment stolen
The Columbia Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit is investigating after thousands of dollars worth of kitchen and cooking equipment belonging to a well-known church was stolen.
Sumter Police: 1 dead, 2 injured after 2 separate shootings
The Sumter Police Department is investigating two separate shootings over the weekend, one of which resulted in a death.
Orangeburg County man charged following attempted kidnapping of ex-wife
An Orangeburg County man is being charged in connection with a Sunday 12-hour long standoff and kidnapping, said OCSO.
Police: Two men charged for weekend break-in at Sumter business
Two men have been charged for a weekend break-in at a Sumter business, said police officers.
Whitmire man sentenced to 30 years for shooting man on Hwy-66
A Whitmire man has pled guilty to murder for a December 19, 2021, shooting death of a Winnsboro man on Hwy-66 near the Newberry/Laurens County line.
Sumter County: Wanted man arrested after being identified during separate investigation
Sumter County deputies say they were investigating a burglary that happened on Wednesday, Jan. 24 when they identified a wanted man and his vehicle.
Richland County: Man wanted in connection with burglary, grand larceny
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a man wanted for burglary and grand larceny.
Attorney General’s office proposes new initiative aimed to end case backlog
The Attorney General’s Office is proposing a new initiative call the “Statewide Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit” which aims to help tackle the violent crime backlog with solicitor’s officers across the state.
Lexington County man sentenced to 40 years for Fish Hatchery Road murder
A 22-year-old man was convicted for murder by a Lexington County jury last week, says the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
