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Legion honors firefighters and police officers
Camden's James Leroy Belk American Legion Post 17 recently honored law enforcement officers and firefighters selected by the heads of their respective departments. This year's honorees include S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) Patrolman of Year Thomas R. Chrisofario, Kershaw County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year Derek B. Robinson, Camden Police Department (CPD) Policeman of the Year Sylvesta Robinson, Camden Fire Department Fireman of the Year Chris Tidwell and Lugoff Fire-Rescue (LF-R) Firefighter of the Year Michael Stanfield. Behind them are their supervisors, SCHP Sgt. Dan Black, Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews, CPD Sgt. Tyrell Coleman, Camden ...
Crime Report - March 25, 2015
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a Cassatt man and a Camden woman in separate drug cases recently.
Thieves make off with ATM from Lugoff credit union
Someone managed to steal an entire automatic teller machine (ATM) from a credit union branch in Lugoff despite a Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy's rapid response to an alarm.
CFD, LF-R Explorers take firsts at Columbia competition
Camden's and Lugoff's fire departments are often lauded as some of the best in South Carolina, and that legacy appears to also pertain to the next generation. Explorer Scout groups from both departments dominated a competition at the South Carolina Fire Academy in Columbia on March 14.
After a year, Kelly indicted for Briana Rabon’s murder
More than a year after 18-year-old Briana Rabon's abduction and murder, a grand jury has indicted her accused killer, Stephen Ross Kelly, 22, on charges of murder, kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Both Rabon and Kelly lived in Lugoff, where Rabon had graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School less than a year before her death.
‘Career criminal’ arrested after high-speed chase
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a Camden man Sheriff Jim Matthews said is a "career criminal" after a chase Tuesday morning.
New Lugoff fire marshal has many duties
The Lugoff Fire District welcomed a new fire marshal to its ranks last summer, but he's no stranger to Lugoff or to the fire service. Will Catoe is a Camden native and graduated from Camden High School in 1997, then immediately went into firefighting with Lugoff Fire-Rescue (LF-R).
Camden man wounded in drive-by shooting
A Camden man reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the leg Friday in what the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is calling a drive-by shooting.
Crime Report - March 18, 2015
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Lugoff on Friday.
Camden man charged with sexual assault against girl
The Camden Police Department (CPD) arrested a Camden man Friday on charges he allegedly tried to force himself sexually on a 14-year-old girl.
Dog training fundraiser exceeds goal by $200
A fundraiser by Kershaw Masonic Lodge No. 29 to help pay for training a Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) drug dog named Elsa exceeded its goal March 7. Lodge Worshipful Master Brett Perry said the training will cost $3,800 and the event -- a steak dinner at the Masons Lodge -- raised $4,000.
Crime Report - March 11, 2015
An Elgin man reported the theft of farm equipment and a car from his deceased brother's property March 4.
KCSO reports successful night of alcohol compliance checks
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews reported some good news this week, as a series of alcohol compliance checks Monday night resulted in no citations issued to businesses for selling to underage customers.
KCSO arrests two for passing counterfeit bills
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested two Columbia residents Friday for allegedly passing counterfeit money and attempting to obtain money by fraud.
Elgin man arrested for murder of adult son
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested an Elgin man Thursday, charging him with murder in the shooting death of his son. According to a KCSO press release, Stephen Earl Wood Sr., 68, of Thorton Drive, Elgin, is accused of shooting and killing Stephen Earl Wood Jr., 26, who also lived at the home with his wife and two children.
Articles by Section - Crime-Police-Fire
KCSO teams up to solve Newberry pharmacy break-in
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), Newberry County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) and Whitmire Police Department (WPD) recently ended a month-long joint investigation resulting ...
Bond denied in felony DUI resulting in death case
A Kershaw County magistrate judge denied bond for a 26-year-old North Carolina man charged by the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) with felony DUI resulting ...
Columbia teen drowns in Lake Wateree
A 15-year-old Columbia boy drowned in Lake Wateree on Thursday afternoon.
Deputy arrests ‘career criminal’ following chase
A Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy arrested a Cassatt man on several charges following a vehicle and foot chase around 2:15 p ...
Crime Report - July 21, 2017
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO)
Traffic stop leads to meth lab, four arrests
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators arrested four people Thursday following a two-week long investigation kicked off by a June 30 traffic stop in ...
SCLEAP provides counseling for law enforcement
When gunman Sueng-Hui Cho burst into a Virginia Tech classroom building and fatally shot 32 students and professors and wounded 17 others in April 2007 ...
Crime Report - July 14, 2017
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