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Sumter man wanted in connection to larceny; police seek public’s help
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
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Sumter police partner with Hyundai to give steering wheel locks to owners
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
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Sumter police investigate Sunday night Rast Street bar, grill shooting
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
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Sumter police ask for public's help identifying person or persons involved in Sunday fatal shooting
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person or persons involved in a fatal shooting on Sunday. When officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire after 5 … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to domestic violence shooting
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
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Sumter man wanted on charges of murder, attempted murder; victim identified as 33-year-old Sumter woman
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
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Sumter officials say woman fatally shot was 35 weeks pregnant; deputies continue to search for suspect
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
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Pregnant Sumter mother of 2 found fatally shot in her home; police seek information
A pregnant mother of two was found fatally shot inside her home this morning according to Tonyia McGirt, public relations officer with the Sumter Police Department. Police officers were called before … more
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Sumter police investigating fatal stabbing on Broad Street
Sumter Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred Friday morning. Officers responded to a domestic-related stabbing before 3 a.m. on May 17 on Broad … more
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Sumter investigators seek information after non-fatal shooting on Monday
Sumter Police Department responded to a shooting Monday afternoon that left a man injured. Officers and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Shannon/Red & White … more
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Sumter police offer $5K reward for information in fatal Boulevard Road shooting
Sumter Police Department is offering a reward for information regarding the fatal Boulevard Road shooting on April 10. Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, 20, of Mooneyham Road, was shot … more
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$5K reward offered for information regarding vandalism to Sumter sports complex 
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
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2nd trial for deadly Lee Correctional riots case canceled
The trial of Stephen Green for his alleged involvement in the deadly 2018 Lee Correctional riots has been canceled. Green was set to go to trial for first-degree assault and battery by mob, criminal conspiracy and prisoner carrying a weapon for … more
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2 plead guilty to charges in deadly 2018 Lee Correctional riot; 3 appear for hearings
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
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1 man, 2 minors charged in connection to grand larceny on Easter
Three individuals – including two minors and one adult – were arrested on grand larceny charges after reportedly recklessly driving a stolen vehicle on Easter. In the afternoon of … more
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SLED charges Sumter man in connection to killing in November 2023
A Sumter man faces violent crime charges in connection to the killing of Fredrick Nelson Jr. in November 2023. Daejon Rashad Jackson, 22, of Sumter, was charged with murder, possession of a … more
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2 patrons, 6 security staff face charges in connection to non-fatal shooting at Sumter club
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
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Sumter police seeking information on reported shooting on Friday
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
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Sumter man, 59, dies in single-vehicle wreck on Friday
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
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Sumter police chief says city homicides more than doubled, auto break-ins increased by 91% in 2023
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
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