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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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3 men charged with assault, battery outside Sumter bar
Three men are charged with assault and battery in connection to an attack outside a local bar. Robert Alan Jamison, 43,  Jerry LaGrande Melton, 35, and Yacov Michael Peters, 42, all of … more
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Sumter police arrest mother after child wanders into street
A Sumter mother is in custody after her child was found wandering North Main Street on Wednesday morning. Emmani Kiana Wells, 24, of North Main Street, was taken into custody and charged with … 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 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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Clarendon County terminates procurement director after arrest for assault, officials say
The former Clarendon Director of Purchasing and Procurement was arrested after reportedly assaulting a woman on Wednesday evening. After 11 p.m. on April 17, Manning Police Department officers … 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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Sumter police seek help in investigation of fatal shooting outside Boulevard Road convenience store
A man was fatally shot outside a Sumter convenience store on Wednesday and police are searching to identify the shooter. After 8:50 p.m. on April 10, officers responded to a shots fired call … 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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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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1 in custody after non-fatal shooting in Sumter on Monday
Sumter deputies arrested a man in connection to a shooting along St. Paul Church Road on Monday. At about 11:30 p.m. on April 1, deputies with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, responded to … more
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Inmate found unresponsive at Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center later pronounced dead at local hospital
An inmate at a Sumter detention center was found unresponsive in his cell early Wednesday, April 3, and later pronounced dead at a local hospital after attempts to resuscitate him at the center and … 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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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 man surrenders to deputies after allegedly killing pregnant woman; child delivered, remains in intensive care
Five days after the killing of a pregnant Sumter woman, a suspect is in custody. Outside the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon, Troy Cornelius Wells, 44, of Sumter, … more
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Sumter police charge Columbia man in connection to non-fatal shooting
A Columbia man is in custody in connection to that left a man injured earlier in March. Officers responded to a shots fired call in the Manning Avenue area before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 … 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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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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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 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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