Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office

Orangeburg inmate who escaped from jail has been captured, press conference set for 2 p.m.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department announced that the last inmate sought after an escape from a detention center back in May has been caught. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says Curtis Green, 20, was taken into custody Tuesday morning around 6:30am. two hours after he attempted a carjacking. A press conference is set for 2 p.m. at the Orangeburg…

Deputies: 2 Arrested in Armed Robbery, 2 More on the Run

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Deputies have arrested two suspected armed robbers but are looking for two more suspects. Deputies say 25-year-old Shawna Burch and 23-year-old Benjamin Carr, along with two other gunmen, robbed two men at gunpoint, stealing cash. The suspects then forced the victims to drive to one of the stores where they worked, investigators say one man…

Orangeburg Deputies- Second Escapee Captured Tuesday

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, Orangeburg Deputies announced that one of two escapees on the run since Saturday, was captured. According to a release from the Sheriff’s office, “On Tuesday afternoon, Tyshon Johnson was apprehended by a task force of the US Marshals,” the sheriff said. “These guys haven’t learned that it doesn’t matter how far you run, we’re right behind you.”  Johnson,…

Orangeburg Police Release Surveillance in Truck Theft

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Deputies have released surveillance video involving the theft of a truck. Deputies say the video shows the victim’s vehicle, a grey Chevy Silverado, at the top of the screen. Security video shows a dark colored suv drive past the truck before making a u-turn. Deputies say the suv stops next to the victim’s truck, someone…

Final Suspect In Eutawville Fatal Slaying Behind Bars

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office say a Summerville man wanted in connection with last week’s fatal shooting in Eutawville has turned himself in. 24-year-old Dwendell Lamont High will face charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is scheduled to appear in court today at 2:30 p.m. Authorities believe…

Deputies Searching for ‘Person of Interest’ in High School Break-In

Provided ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking for for a person of interest after a break-in at an Orangeburg school. Authorities say deputies were patrolling the campus of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on July 23 when they noticed a glass that had been shattered. The school’s security personnel and deputies searched the buildings to determine what…

Authorities Seek Orangeburg Church Burglar

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a possible suspect in the burglary of Edisto Fork United Methodist Church on Lariot Road on June 22. According to officials, the suspect broke into the church stealing a lawn mower and power drill Church members were able to provide investigators with a photo taken from a video security camera,…