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Crimestoppers announces 30th Anniversary - 24,000 cases solved

Crimestoppers announces 30th Anniversary - 24,000 cases solved

 

Thursday Community Leaders, Media, Law Enforcement and Citizen Volunteers gathered together to celebrate 30 years of Crimestoppers – 30 successful years of community involvement and anonymity.

 

During the 30 year anniversary celebration, families of crime victim’s, law enforcement and community activists gathered at South Carolina Bank and Trust Headquarters Building in Columbia to honor a program that has done so much for the State and our citizens. 

 

Sheriff: Woman arrested after throwing pen, choking assistant principal

Sheriff: Woman arrested after throwing pen, choking assistant principal

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman they say assaulted the assistant principal of an elementary school.

Mom arrested after drugs found in newborn child

Mom arrested after drugs found in newborn child

SUMTER, SC (WIS) – A Sumter County mom has been arrested after investigators say her newborn child tested positive for methamphetamines.

Investigators say Jessica Sumner gave birth to the baby girl on August 9th.  DSS notified the sheriff’s office that the child tested positive for methamphetamines and opiates.

Investigators believe she exposed the baby to the drugs prior to the child’s birth. 

Sex Offenders On Probation/Parole Will Again Have Halloween Curfew

Sex Offenders On Probation/Parole Will Again Have Halloween Curfew

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services will again have a curfew for offenders under its supervision for a sex offense.

A little more than 900 persons are on supervision by the department for sex offenses.
Last year, SCDPPPS did 772 residence checks and phone calls of sex offenders (offenders in some counties attended mandatory on-site events). A total of four arrests were made and an additional 12 offenders received sanctions for violations.

“The Halloween curfew has worked well in the past to provide peace of mind to the public.

Sheriff: Tip leads to man wanted for stalking, attacking woman

Sheriff: Tip leads to man wanted for stalking, attacking woman

A citizen’s tip lead to the arrest of a 44-year-old man wanted in reference to a domestic stalking incident.