Sumter Police Department concerned about repeat drug offenders in area

Department officer says low bonds, short jail time for sale of deadly substances are troubling

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS
adrienne@theitem.com
Posted 1/18/19

Amid the national opioid crisis, a repeat drug offender was arrested earlier this week and is awaiting another court appearance after his second arrest in three months, according to Sumter Police Department.

Stephon Jeleel Blanding, 24, of …

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