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A Sumter man faces larceny charges in connection to an incident in late February. Elijah Jonathan Black Goodman, 19, of Manning Road, is wanted on larceny and other charges in, the police … more
Sumter Police Department is looking to raise awareness and reduce vehicle thefts through a new initiative, in partnership with Hyundai. In 2023, 131 stolen vehicle reports were made in the City of Sumter, according to Tonyia McGirt, public … more
A Sumter woman was arrested by sheriff's deputies after a man was shot early Sunday. Iszarah Rockingham-Barnett, 22, of West Avenue South in Pinewood, was arrested Sunday pursuant to a warrant … more
Calls coming from an alleged law enforcement officer has raised red flags throughout the community, and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office encourage citizens to be “on their guard.” … more
Sumter police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Rast Street bar and grill. At about 6 p.m. Sunday, officers responding to shots fired at Backyard Bar and Grill. Four … more
Sumter deputies are searching for a man after he allegedly fired shots outside the home of a domestic violence victim.  On Saturday, March 16, Quinn Darell Singleton, 32, allegedly … more
Sumter County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck on Friday morning. At about 1:55 a.m. at the intersection of South Lafayette … more
Sumter deputies are searching for a man wanted in connection to incident that occured Saturday morning.  Troy Cornelus Wells, 44, is wanted on charges of murder and attempted murder in … more
One person is dead and another is injured after a wreck that occurred about a mile south of Summerton on Thursday. At about 5:52 p.m. on Feb. 15, the driver of a 2004 Freightliner tractor truck, … more
Sumter County investigators have released more information regarding the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday, March 23. Before 6 a.m., Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies were … more
Farmers in Sumter and Clarendon counties are facing costly damage after copper wiring was stolen from their watering systems. Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, said investigators with the Sumter and … more
Sumter officers seek the public's help to identify those responsible for $100,000 in damage to the Patriot Park sports complex that was discovered on Monday, March 25. Officers responded to a … more
A woman has been charged in connection to a Jan. 27 car crash that killed Summerton’s first Black Mayor, Tony Junious. South Carolina Highway Patrol has charged 33-year-old Toni Singleton … more
BISHOPVILLE  —Two more inmates pleaded guilty — in addition to three scheduling trial dates and agreeing on bonds — for their alleged involvement in South Carolina’s … more
Sumter police have one in custody after a shooting that occurred last Friday. According to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for Sumter Police Department, a shooting occurred around 7:30 … more
Four people were injured in a fight-turned-shooting at a local club on March 10, and police have arrested eight so far in connection to the incident. Two club patrons and six individuals hired … more
Sumter Police Department seeks the public’s help for information regarding shots fired calls early Friday morning. Initial information indicated that shots fired calls came in after 2 a.m. … more
Sumter County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the individual involved in a fatal single-vehicle wreck Friday morning. The wreck occurred after 7:15 a.m. on Feb. 23 at the … more
Crime rates within Sumter city limits increased 16% in the past year, Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark told Sumter City Council members on Tuesday afternoon. Sumter City Council members … more
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation after recovering a human skull days before Christmas. On Dec. 21, 2023, hunters contacted the sheriff’s office after … more
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