1 in custody, 1 wanted in shooting death of Sumter teen; Sumter, Clarendon law enforcement on scene of Manning Walmart
With one suspect in police custody, four South Carolina law enforcement agencies are partnering to locate a second suspect in connection to the shooting death of Derrick “CD” Wilson. …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/26/24 04:13 PM
‘Apple of his mom and dad’s eye’; Sumter family shares fond memories of teen on what would have been his 16th birthday
Rice, pot roast, mixed vegetables and Auntie’s macaroni and cheese. That’s the meal Cynthia woke up early Friday to prepare for her nephew Derrick “CD” Wilson for his 16 th …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/26/24 04:01 PM
Police find body of teen reported missing day before, say he appears to have been shot
An investigation is ongoing after the body of a Sumter teen, reported missing on Wednesday, was discovered on Thursday. Police officers found the body of 15-year-old Derrick “CD” …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/25/24 05:32 PM
Manning authorities seek information in shooting death of 20-year-old man
MANNING – The Manning Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information on the July 24 shooting death of a 20-year-old Manning man. Clarendon County Coroner …more
BY SHARRON HALEY
Clarendon contributor |7/25/24 06:00 AM
1 arrested after non-fatal shooting on Sumter's North Main Street
A Sumter man is in custody following a shooting that occurred Sunday night. At about 9:39 p.m., deputies responded to a North Main Street business after a call reported shots had been …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/22/24 04:04 PM
Sumter deputies round up Rowdy the calm, friendly bull from neighbor's yard
A 911 call led Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a close encounter with a four-legged fugitive on Thursday, July 18. The deputies of Sumter County Sheriff’s Office patrol …more
By SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE |7/18/24 06:00 AM
Sumter sheriff’s office arrests 1 in killing of Stephen Collins 2 years later; investigation continues
On July 8, 2022, 81-year-old Stephen Collins was found dead inside his Edgehill Road home with multiple gunshot wounds. Two years later, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/8/24 04:56 PM
Autopsy reveals Turbeville man killed; was found dead in abandoned mobile home in April
TURBEVILLE – An autopsy of a Turbeville man who was found dead inside an abandoned mobile home on Mickey Street on April 28 revealed that the man “died from blunt-force trauma to the …more
BY SHARRON HALEY
Clarendon contributor |7/5/24 01:59 PM
Apparent domestic incident in Manning results in death of 28-year-old Sumter man; woman charged with manslaughter
MANNING – A 27-year-old Sumter woman has been arrested in connection to the July 2 death of a 28-year-old Sumter man at a Ram Bay motel. Carrie Anastasia Woodberry is being held at the …more
BY SHARRON HALEY
Clarendon contributor |7/5/24 06:00 AM
Summerton man arrested on more than a dozen drug charges after fleeing on golf cart and then on foot
SUMMERTON – A Summerton man was arrested on July 2 on more than a dozen drug charges. He was released a day later on a $42,500 personal recognizance bond. Jacquba Turner Green, 44 , was …more
BY SHARRON HALEY
Clarendon contributor |7/5/24 06:00 AM
Sumter deputies take 1 in custody after high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
A Texas man was taken into custody Tuesday morning in connection to a stolen vehicle out of a county over 80 miles from Sumter. On the morning of Tuesday, June 25, a Sumter County …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/28/24 04:17 PM
Ex-Sumter police officer in custody on misconduct in office charge for alleged solicitation, SLED says
A former Sumter police officer, who spent nearly three years on the force, is in custody after allegedly committing misconduct in the office for two years. Darren Lee McCain, 30, of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/26/24 04:06 PM
UPDATE: Sumter deputies take man considered armed and dangerous into custody
Sumter deputies are searching for a man considered to be armed and dangerous as of Wednesday morning, June 26. Sumter County Sheriff's Office has issued warrants for the arrest of 36-year-old …more
STAFF REPORT |6/26/24 06:00 AM
Sumter Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting involving Highway Patrol Trooper, dog on Sunday
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office investigated a shooting involving a South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper and a dog. At around 11 a.m. on June 23, 2024, a deputy responded to a Wedgefield …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/25/24 12:00 AM
Manning man charged with murder in choking death of girlfriend
MANNING – A 61-year-old Manning man has been charged with the June 18, 2024, alleged choking death of a 58-year-old Manning woman. According to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, …more
BY SHARRON HALEY
Clarendon contributor |6/20/24 06:00 AM
Sumter deputies, divers recover sunken stolen pickup from 1989; vehicle not yet linked to any crimes
Saturday, June 1 was busy for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a report of a vehicle submerged in water near Cain Mill Pond. A fisherman contacted local authorities to report …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/14/24 04:53 PM
2 of 3 suspects in fatal South Guignard Drive shooting in Sumter charged; police department offers $5K reward for information leading to arrest
A second suspect in connection to the South Guignard Drive shooting has been placed in custody. Sumter Police Department continues its search for teenage suspect. In May, 32-year-old Tavares …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/11/24 03:05 PM
Sheriff's office warns known phone scam is now more sophisticated with 2nd scammer
Sumter's sheriff wants to remind county residents about a known phone scam that the office says is back and has become more sophisticated recently and may lead to people losing money. According …more
STAFF REPORT |6/10/24 02:40 PM
Sumter deputies search for suspect in connection to county burglaries
A 20-year-old man is wanted in connection to a burglary in the Pinewood area. Willie J.N. Green is wanted on charges of second-degree violent burglary and third-degree burglary, according to …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/5/24 02:00 PM
2 women accused of squatting in Sumter home, stealing from animal rescue
Two South Carolina women face a slew of charges, including burglary and financial identity fraud, after being discovered living in an unoccupied Sumter residence. Megan Brooke Williamson, 36, of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/4/24 02:08 PM
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