Former Lexington County deputy charged with assault
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is facing an assault charge.
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SLED: Drowning death of Elijah Witherspoon ruled to be an accident
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources have closed their investigation into the drowning death of Elijah Witherspoon which occurred on June 25 near Sullivan’s Island.
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.
SLED: Former Detention Center Officer charged with misconduct in office
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former Detention Center Officer with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has been charged with misconduct in office. Authorities say 33-year-old Philip Tollison is accused of exposing himself to an individual while on duty.
SLED announces the arrest of man for murder in 1976
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they arrested a man accused of a rape and murder that happened over 40 years ago. Authorities say 65-year-old Charles Ugvine Coleman is charged with the rape and murder of Elizabeth Ann Howell Wilson of Chester.
Police asking for the public’s help in solving murder of a Barnwell man
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Barnwell County Police and Midlands Crimestoppers need the public’s help in solving the murder of Isiah Lynwood Thomas. Authorities say Thomas’s body was discovered on April 13, his 21st birthday, in the wood line on Corley Avenue in Barnwell.
SLED arrests officer accused of misconduct in office
Warrants accuse officer of soliciting sexual acts in exchange dismissing charges
Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement Division (SLED), arrested a former officer who worked for the Bennettsville Police Department Friday. According to arrest warrants obtained by ABC Columbia News, 29 year old James Rondell Williams is accused of soliciting $100 dollars and sexual acts in exchange for dismissing two traffic citations he previously issued. The warrant…
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Marion County
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place in Marion County on Sunday morning.
SLED: 2019 crime report shows increase in murder, assaults and assaults on law enforcement in SC
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division released the 2019 Crime in South Carolina report on Monday. The report shows a 6.7% increase in murder, a 4% increase in aggravated assaults and a 20% increase in assaults on law enforcement in 2019.
SLED: Two suspects arrested for Blackville murder
On Tuesday, agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they arrested two men in connection with the robbery of the Corner Stop 10 convenience store in Blackville which left one dead.
