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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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Sumter coroner releases South Guignard Drive shooting victim's identity; police still seeking information
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the driver who was fatally shot at a South Guignard traffic light on Monday morning. Tavares K McFadden, 32, of Rembert, was pronounced … more
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Sumter man kills wife, calls authorities next day to confess
A Sumter man in is custody after calling law enforcement to confess that he fatally shot his wife. At 6:28 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, Freddie Samuel Fals, 61, of North Saint Paul Church Road, … more
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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at South Guignard Drive intersection; police offer reward for information
Sumter Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a fatal shooting early Monday.  At about 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Green … more
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3rd man taken into custody by Sumter police after fatal North Purdy shooting
A third man suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting on North Purdy Street on Monday, May 20, turned himself in to law enforcement Friday evening after a news conference earlier Friday naming him … more
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Sumter officers identify 3 men in connection with North Purdy shooting that killed innocent driver; 1 wanted, considered armed and dangerous
Sumter area law enforcement officials have identified three men in connection with the North Purdy shooting on Monday, May 20, and are asking for the public’s help locating one of them and … more
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Sumter coroner confirms identity of innocent driver shot on North Purdy Street; officers ask for public's help to ID shooters
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died following a shooting on North Purdy Street. Blaine Varner, 59, of Sumter, died from injuries sustained in an … more
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