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Sumter shooting suspect turns himself in

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Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter police say Jeffery Leverne Green turned himself into police Monday evening. Authorities say 19 year Green was wanted for Attempted Murder after he’s accused of shooting a woman during an argument. Image: Sumter Police Department.  Picture of Sumter shooting suspect, 19 year old Jeffrey Green Officials say the female victim, 35 year old Monique…
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Sumter Police say remains of missing 5-year-old Neveah Adams found in landfill

Crysty Vaughan, Alexis Frazier,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) — Sumter Police say the remains of missing 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams were found in a landfill on Friday, October 18.  Sumter Police announced Tuesday afternoon that the remains were found in a landfill off Screaming Eagle Road. According to authorities, on August 5th, the body of Nevaeh’s mother, Sharee Bradley, was found at the Lantana Apartments. The…
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Sumter Police say drowning of 5 year old at hotel pool accidental

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SUMTER, SC (WOLO)–– Sumter Police say they have determined that the death of a 5 year-old girl, who was playing with family and friends at a hotel pool, is accidental. According to police, after an investigation, which included witness statements, surveillance video footage and initial autopsy results,  the department concluded the death of Faith Gilmore was the result of a…

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Sumter Police: 5 Wanted for Assault

Kimberlei Davis

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Sumter Police Department say warrants have been issued for five men that were allegedly involved in a assault on a victim earlier this month. The assault occurred  July 13 on Marilyn Avenue, police say. A sixth man is reportedly involved in the assault and authorities are working to identify the suspect. The suspects…