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1 arrested after non-fatal shooting on Sumter's North Main Street
A Sumter man is in custody following a shooting that occurred Sunday night.  At about 9:39 p.m., deputies responded to a North Main Street business after a call reported shots had been … more
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Sumter deputies round up Rowdy the calm, friendly bull from neighbor's yard
A 911 call led Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a close encounter with a four-legged fugitive on Thursday, July 18. The deputies of Sumter County Sheriff’s Office patrol … more
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Sumter sheriff’s office arrests 1 in killing of Stephen Collins 2 years later; investigation continues
On July 8, 2022, 81-year-old Stephen Collins was found dead inside his Edgehill Road home with multiple gunshot wounds. Two years later, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in … more
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Autopsy reveals Turbeville man killed; was found dead in abandoned mobile home in April
TURBEVILLE – An autopsy of a Turbeville man who was found dead inside an abandoned mobile home on Mickey Street on April 28 revealed that the man “died from blunt-force trauma to the … more
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Apparent domestic incident in Manning results in death of 28-year-old Sumter man; woman charged with manslaughter
MANNING – A 27-year-old Sumter woman has been arrested in connection to the July 2 death of a 28-year-old Sumter man at a Ram Bay motel. Carrie Anastasia Woodberry is being held at the … more
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Summerton man arrested on more than a dozen drug charges after fleeing on golf cart and then on foot
SUMMERTON – A Summerton man was arrested on July 2 on more than a dozen drug charges. He was released a day later on a $42,500 personal recognizance bond. Jacquba Turner Green, 44 , was … more
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Sumter deputies take 1 in custody after high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
A Texas man was taken into custody Tuesday morning in connection to a stolen vehicle out of a county over 80 miles from Sumter. On the morning of Tuesday, June 25, a Sumter County … more
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Ex-Sumter police officer in custody on misconduct in office charge for alleged solicitation, SLED says
 A former Sumter police officer, who spent nearly three years on the force,  is in custody after allegedly committing misconduct in the office for two years. Darren Lee McCain, 30, of … more
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UPDATE: Sumter deputies take man considered armed and dangerous into custody
Sumter deputies are searching for a man considered to be armed and dangerous as of Wednesday morning, June 26. Sumter County Sheriff's Office has issued warrants for the arrest of 36-year-old … more
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Sumter Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting involving Highway Patrol Trooper, dog on Sunday
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office investigated a shooting involving a South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper and a dog. At around 11 a.m. on June 23, 2024, a deputy responded to a Wedgefield … more
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Manning man charged with murder in choking death of girlfriend
MANNING – A 61-year-old Manning man has been charged with the June 18, 2024, alleged choking death of a 58-year-old Manning woman. According to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, … more
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Sumter deputies, divers recover sunken stolen pickup from 1989; vehicle not yet linked to any crimes
Saturday, June 1 was busy for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a report of a vehicle submerged in water near Cain Mill Pond. A fisherman contacted local authorities to report … more
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2 of 3 suspects in fatal South Guignard Drive shooting in Sumter charged; police department offers $5K reward for information leading to arrest
A second suspect in connection to the South Guignard Drive shooting has been placed in custody. Sumter Police Department continues its search for teenage suspect. In May, 32-year-old Tavares … more
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Sheriff's office warns known phone scam is now more sophisticated with 2nd scammer
Sumter's sheriff wants to remind county residents about a known phone scam that the office says is back and has become more sophisticated recently and may lead to people losing money. According … more
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Sumter deputies search for suspect in connection to county burglaries
A 20-year-old man is wanted in connection to a burglary in the Pinewood area. Willie J.N. Green is wanted on charges of second-degree violent burglary and third-degree burglary, according to … more
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2 women accused of squatting in Sumter home, stealing from animal rescue
Two South Carolina women face a slew of charges, including burglary and financial identity fraud, after being discovered living in an unoccupied Sumter residence. Megan Brooke Williamson, 36, of … more
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Sumter mayor, stakeholders address recent area violence
On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29, mere miles from the heart of downtown Sumter inside the Birnie HOPE Center on South Purdy Street, Sumter Mayor David Merchant and community stakeholders dove into a conversation on how to address and eradicate … more
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42-year-old man, previously assigned house arrest, sought in connection to Dalzell burglary
John Latroy Robinson, 42, is being sought by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office in connection to a warrant issued for his arrest with charges of burglary, stalking and violation of permanent … more
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Sumter police identify 3rd suspect in S. Guignard Drive shooting, seek public's help to locate
In addition to a press release sent earlier on Wednesday, Sumter Police Department has identified a third suspect in the fatal shooting on South Guignard Drive. Fernando Quintez Adams, 20, of … more
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1 in custody, 1 wanted as S. Guignard Drive fatal shooting investigation continues; Sumter police offer $5K reward for information leading to arrest
Sumter police have arrested one man in connection to the fatal shooting from Monday, May 27. The investigation continues as officers search for a second suspect. Curtis Jefferson Jr., 19, of … more
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