Suspect in custody after standoff in Chesterfield County
By Tonya Brown
Agents with SLED and deputies are on the scene of a standoff on Highway 151 in the McBee community, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff James “JD” Dixon.
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Death investigation back open following information obtained in Murdaugh murder case
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has opened an investigation into a 19-year-old’s 2015 death based on information gathered during the course of the Murdaugh murder case.
SLED sets up tip line for information about the double murder of a Lowcountry mother and son
On Wednesday afternoon, SLED announced that they set up a tip line for information about the double murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Maggie was Paul’s mother and the wife of prominent Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh.
Mother, son from prominent SC legal family found shot dead
Authorities say a mother and son from a prominent South Carolina legal family have been shot and killed on their family’s land. Deputies say they found the two victims dead on the family’s property near Islandton on Monday night.
SLED releases 2020 preliminary crime statistics, shows rise in violent crime
Violent crime is rising at an alarming rate in South Carolina. This afternoon, SLED released its preliminary crime statistics report for 2020.
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Charleston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. A deputy was shot, and a suspect was also wounded after a shooting Saturday in Charleston County. Officials say the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident between a man and deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SLED officials say deputies were…
SLED: Three Richland County women charged with violating Computer Crimes Act
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, three Richland County women are charged with violating the Computer Crimes Act.
SLED: Sumter County woman charged with voluntary manslaughter in child’s death
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a Sumter County woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a minor. Authorities say Sharma Ladile Harris, 37, is accused of disconnecting a medical ventilator deemed necessary to assist with the child’s breathing.
Law enforcement looking for Lowcountry attempted murder suspect who may be in the Midlands
Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry, the Hampton Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected of attempted murder.
SLED: Orangeburg County woman charged with attempted murder after striking two people with vehicle
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says an Orangeburg County is being charged with attempted murder for a May 28, 2020 incident in which she hit two people with her vehicle.
