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1 man in custody after shooting in Cherryvale
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has one in custody following a shooting in Cherryvale on Friday afternoon. Before 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, deputies responded to a call that a person was … more
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Sumter police search for man after non-fatal shooting
The Sumter Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection to an attempted armed robbery and shooting on Thursday. According to Tonyia McGirt, public information … more
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Human skull found in Sumter; sheriff's office launches investigation, seeks information from public
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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Sumter woman released on bond in connection to attempted murder on Christmas morning
A 45-year-old Sumter woman was released on bond after an attempted murder that occurred on Christmas morning. Yvonne Nicole Holladay, 45, of Heritage Road, surrendered to the Sumter County … more
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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office warns public of scammer impersonating law enforcement
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
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2023 year in review: 1st trial in deadly 2018 Lee Correctional riot leads to guilty verdict; reporter weighs in on community grief after killing of siblings, Air Force sergeant
Closing arguments held in first trial in deadly 2018 Lee Correctional riot http://tinyurl.com/mw8k7a9f Public safety is not an easy beat to write. Some days are spent rewriting press releases as crimes happen in real time - or one to two … more
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21-year-old Sumter man found dead from gunshots
Sumter Police officers found the body of Jamal Ta'Rek Thames, 21, of Meadowbrook Road, after responding to a shooting call about 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22. Thames was found shot and killed inside a … more
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3 adults, 2 minors charged in cases of vehicles broken into and items stolen
Five people are in police custody in connection to a string of overnight vehicle break-ins and related thefts within the city. Officers responded to a neighborhood where individuals were seen … more
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Sumter police investigate nonfatal shooting near Pinewood Road store
A shooting was reported near the Walmart Neighborhood Market last Thursday, Dec. 14. Sumter Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call before 6 p.m. Thursday. Gunfire was … more
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Sumter woman dies in single-vehicle wreck on U.S. 521
A Sumter woman died after injured sustained in a wreck on Saturday. South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a wreck along U.S. 521 at around 11:15 a.m. A woman was traveling south along … more
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Michael Smith, first to be tried in deadly 2018 Lee prison riot, found guilty on all charges; prosecution speaks about verdict
BREAKING: Michael Smith has been found guilty on all charges related to the 2018 Lee Correctional Institution riot case by a jury with eight women and four men. Stay tuned to The Sumter Item for … more
LIVE UPDATES: Closing arguments held in first trial in deadly 2018 Lee Correctional riot
Editor's note: This is an ongoing court case, and updates will be posted as they become available. 10 a.m. Though seats were empty, there was enough anticipation among the small gallery of … more
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LIVE UPDATES: Defendant takes stand in deadly 2018 Lee prison riot trial
Editor's note: This is an ongoing court case, and updates will be posted as they become available. Court proceedings for day four of the deadly 2018 Lee Correctional Institution riot case began … more
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LIVE UPDATES: More witnesses take stand on day 3 of deadly 2018 Lee prison riot trial; defendant will take stand Thursday
Editor's note: This is an ongoing trial, and updates will be posted as they become available. 11:20 a.m.: Day 3 of the deadly 2018 Lee Correctional Institution riot case is underway, and … more
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LIVE UPDATES: First witness testifies in first trial in deadly 2018 Lee Correction Institution riot case
Opening arguments in the first trial for the deadly 2018 Lee Correctional Institution riot began Tuesday morning, Dec. 5, in Lee County.  Seven inmates were killed and 22 injured in the … more
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2 face charges in connection to fatal shots-fired call on Nov. 26
A Sumter man and woman face charges in connection to the killing of another man in late November. According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer with the Sumter County Sheriff’s … more
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Coroner's office releases identity of human remains found in Sumter on Sunday
Three days after human remains were found along Cimmaron Road, the Sumter County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the individual.  The remains are those of Frederick Ricardo … more
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Sumter coroner seeks help in identifying human remains
The Sumter County Coroner’s Office released additional information regarding the human remains found along Cimmaron Road on Sunday. Following an autopsy that was conducted at the Medical … more
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Sumter police seek suspect in Sunday nonfatal shooting
A Sumter man is wanted in connection to an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Sunday. According to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the Sumter Police Department, Mykel … more
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Sumter, Lee deputies arrest Florence man after $80K worth of chicken stolen
A truck driver for a Sumter chicken plant is in custody after a heist of over 30,000 pounds of raw chicken. A 55-year-old Florence man was hired by Sumter Pilgrim’s Pride to deliver … more
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