In a ceremony held Tuesday evening, the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association honored fallen Sumter County Deputy Andrew Gillette with the Medal of Valor. Cpl. Gillette was killed in the line of duty on February 25, 2020.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested after he was accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old victim.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested after he attempted to meet someone he believed to be a 15-year-old-girl for sexual activity.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says four juveniles were detained at Lakewood High School Thursday afternoon, after drugs and a firearm were found in their car.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a Mayesville man is facing several charges after he forced his way a victim’s home, prevented her from leaving and pointed a gun at her while demanded money. Additionally, authorities say he attempted to undress the victim.
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office say they are looking for a man who reportedly assaulted a pregnant woman after pointing a gun at her.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested in connection with Monday morning’s shooting at Pilgrims’s Pride that sent a man to the hospital.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says deputies are currently on the scene of a shooting incident that is no longer active at Pilgrims Pride off of U.S. 15. Authorities say one man was seriously injured, and he is being taken to a hospital for treatment. Deputies say they have one individual in custody.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm, following an incident that took place April 13.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for a missing man with a history of mental illness. Deputies say 44-year-old Danny Gibbs Jr. was last seen on April 8, and he has not been taking his medication.
