Archive By Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Patrol cars struck during chase; two arrested
Two people from North Carolina are in jail following a high speed chase Tuesday on I-20 into Lee County where one of the suspects rammed a Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) patrol car and one from Lee County. In a press release, KCSO identified those arrested as Clinton Harris, 30, and Jametrice Jacobs, 26, both of North Carolina.
KCSO seizes $342,000 worth of counterfeit items
Acting on information received from the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators seized $342,000 worth of counterfeit trademark logos from a county residence and arrested Frederick L. Bartlett, 65, of Elgin.
Matthews, sheriff’s association opposes SRO bill
A bill that would legally require every public school in South Carolina to have a school resource officer (SRO) has sheriff's offices across the state questioning how they might proceed with limited funding and personnel. That includes the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) and Sheriff Jim Matthews.
Crime Report - March 6, 2013
Two Kershaw County School District students were found smoking marijuana in the shower-area on their high school campus.
SCHP looking for car that killed Lugoff man
The S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) and Crimestoppers is looking for any information that might lead them to a car that struck and killed Derk Lawrence Maricle, 50, of Lugoff, early Friday morning. A SCHP spokesperson said Maricle was walking north on Blaney Road some time before 3 a.m. Friday when an unknown vehicle apparently struck and killed him. The collision took place near U.S. 1 near the Richland County line.
SCHP, Crimestoppers seek information on fatal hit and run
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Internet sexual predator sentenced to 20 years
A Gastonia, N.C., man arrested in March 2012 caught in a Internet sexual predator sting and accused of engaging in sexual relations with a 15-year-old Kershaw County girl will now spend up to the next 20 years in prison.
K-Mart armed robbery suspect arrested
A person of interest in the armed robbery of the Camden Kmart is now arrested and charged with the crime.
American Legion recognizes Deputy of the Year
Northeast Columbia American Legion Post 182 recognized Lt. Chris "Bird" Boykin as Kershaw County's 2012 Deputy of the Year in a ceremony held at the Ft. Jackson Officers Club on February 12.
Crime Report - Feb. 27, 2013
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is looking for a reportedly missing Australia woman who was supposed to be in Lugoff recently.
Can sex offenders be on school grounds?
Some Kershaw County parents have expressed concern about whether a convicted sex offender is allowed on public school grounds.
KCSO seeks person of interest in Kmart robbery
Wednesday, the Chronicle-Independent's weekly crime report featured an armed robbery at a "West DeKalb Street" department store where the suspect got away with $1,700. Now, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) and Crimestoppers are hoping to find and speak with a man who may know something about the robbery at what is now being officially identified as the Camden Kmart.
KCSO seeks man posing as officer
During the past six months, an unidentified man has pulled people over conducting "traffic stops" while claiming to be a deputy or police officer. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says the man -- who stopped several people as recently as this past weekend -- is not a member of law enforcement.
Crime Report - Feb. 20, 2013
A man stole $1,700 from a West DeKalb Street department store's safe after threatening two employees with a knife.
Lancaster road named for SCHP trooper with Kershaw County ties
Seventy-four years after his death, a S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) trooper with Kershaw County ties was recently honored in Lancaster County. Walter T. Bell, a native of the town of Kershaw whose family includes residents of Kershaw County, died in a traffic crash on Feb. 4, 1939.
Articles by Section - Crime-Police-Fire
KCSO narcotics team makes 16 arrests in one week
It's been a busy week for Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics investigators, arresting 16 suspects in two separate cases within the past week.
Crime Report - Jan. 28, 2015
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a 26-year-old Kershaw man Sunday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
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