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LFD saves 'Lady' from house fire
The Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) rescued a long-time family pet Beagle named Lady from a June 9 house fire on North Village Lane. North Village Lane is located off Smith Road between Wildwood Lane and U.S. 1 in Lugoff.
KCSO starts up summer Stars camp again
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is once again offering its Stars Camp, geared toward middle school-aged students. The camps will be offered at all three county middle schools as follows:
Crime Report - June 20, 2012
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself at a Cassatt convenience store -- but only after twice using a Taser on him.
CPD holds community forums
The city of Camden Police Department (CPD) held a series of community meetings in May in an effort to receive constructive feedback from the public. Chief Joe Floyd said the forums were organized as part of the city of Camden's strategic plan developed several years ago by city council.
Straight shooter
In his own words, Camden Police Department (CPD) Detective James Heming describes his recent win in the Open Class Revolver Championship at the South Carolina Police Combat League's Palmetto State Classic Pistol Competition as, "Truly a highlight in my career -- with years of shooting competition under my belt it is amazing to me that I was able to come out on top of 68 other competitors in the main event revolver match, and then to be able to win first place in the Two-Man Team competition with teammate Earl Berry was more than exciting, to say the least."
Crime Report - June 13, 2012
The Camden Police Department (CPD) is investigating a case where a woman was scammed out of $4,500 recently.
Mahoney pleads guilty, sentenced in molestation case
Clarence Mahoney -- a former chairman of the Camden Historic Landmarks Commission (CHLC) and a former member of Camden's Bethesda Presbyterian Church's session, the ruling body of the church -- is now in a New Hampshire jail serving a seven and a half to 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting a male child.
KCSO arrests two after chase on I-20
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a man wanted out of Tennessee and his female companion following a chase on I-20 Friday.
Law Enforcement Report - June 6, 2012
The Kershaw County Sherriff's Office (KCSO) stopped a man who allegedly intended to deliver crack cocaine to the Bethune area.
Chemical spill shuts down U.S. 601 Friday night
Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium chloride.
Missing child found in woods
A 3-year-old Cassatt boy who went missing on Tuesday evening was found Wednesday morning.
Law Enforcement Report - May 30, 2012
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators are looking into allegations that a music teacher inappropriately disciplined a student during a class.
Head-on collision results in death on U.S. 521
A 61-year-old Sumter man was killed in a head-on car crash Friday morning on Highway 521 near the Kershaw County/Sumter County line.
Head-on collision results in death on Highway 521
A 61-year-old Sumter man was killed in a head-on car crash Friday morning on Highway 521 near the Kershaw County/Sumter County line.
KCSO drug sweep
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office narcotics agents, acting on tips from citizens, rounded up 14 drug dealers Monday as part of a several months-long investigation. Sheriff Jim Matthews said the investigation included making controlled undercover buys from known, "problem" drug dealers and executing search warrants at locations throughout the county.
Articles by Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Local law enforcement recognized for DUI enforcement
By GARY PHILLIPS
Crime Report -- April 16, 2014
A Lugoff man was arrested Wednesday, April 9 after Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies found equipment and supplies used to manufacture methamphetamine at his home. A KCSO report said Michael Dean Thompson, 25, 1759 Baughman Road was taken into custody after deputies paid a visit to the home after receiving information that Thompson had been making excessive purchases of pseudoephedrine, an over-the-counter cold remedy used to make methamphetamine. The report said deputies found plastic drink bottles with methamphetamine waste in the yard and in a burn barrel. The home is reportedly owned by Thompson's relatives who live ...
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