Archive By Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Magistrate's office trimming DUI backlog
One of the first projects Rick Todd tackled after being appointed Kershaw County's chief magistrate in late April was whittling down a backlog of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC) cases.
Co-defendant pleads to accessory in 'ninja' murder
Carl Mendez, 23, of Lugoff, pled guilty Thursday to being an accessory to murder in the so-called 2009 "ninja" murder case. Mendez, who was originally charged with murder, cooperated with prosecutors and testified during a November 2010 trial that saw one of his co-defendants sent to jail for 45 years for shooting Derick Lee twice in the head. A jury acquitted a third defendant of murdering Lee, described by deputies as a ...
Law Enforcement Report - June 29, 2011
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a 40-year-old Kershaw man after he allegedly struck a 36-year-old neighbor in the head with an axe handle around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. The assault was reportedly in retaliation for the victim having assaulted a woman.
Suit up for safety
What is the well-dressed Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy wearing these days? A new custom-measured bullet-proof vest. Four large boxes containing 38 bullet-proof vests manufactured by GH Armory Systems arrived at KCSO headquarters last week, the fulfillment of a goal set by Sheriff Jim Matthews to provide all officers with up-to-date body armor. "I looked into grants and we established a Kershaw County Sheriff's Foundation to collect tax exempt donations, specifically for body ...
Counterfeit checks seized by ICE, KCSO
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents and Kershaw County deputies arrested Norman Elliott, 63, at his Lugoff home Sunday after he received a package containing 199 counterfeit checks from Nigeria with a declared value of over $554,000.
Command shift at KCSO with new traffic unit
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews said he hopes his new four-man traffic unit will be up and running July 6. To begin getting ready for that day, Matthews said, he recently decided to shift around members of his command team to better make use of their strengths.
Boy killed in ATV accident
An 11-year-old Stover Middle School student was killed Saturday in an ATV accident.
Bethune couple arrested for peddling cocaine
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews said the June 16 arrest of a Bethune couple on charges of distributing powder cocaine was the result of numerous tips and complaints from area residents.
Law Enforcement Report for June 22, 2011
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies assisted Fairfield County deputies in locating an Elgin man wanted for allegedly stealing numerous pieces of furniture from a location known as The Retreat, which appears to be a Fairfield County subdivision.
Wanted man captured thanks to tips
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a 29-year-old Lugoff man wanted on various charges Thursday thanks to tips from confidential informants.
Law Enforcement Report -- June 15, 2011
One month ago, Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested 20-year-old Cody Jackson for allegedly breaking into at least 30 cars. Sheriff Jim Matthews indicated at the time that more arrests were "imminent."
C-I exclusive:
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Sgt. Kevin Lynch made a surprising discovery Wednesday.
Law Enforcement Report - June 8, 2011
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies discovered a small outdoor marijuana grow while responding to a criminal domestic violence case in Elgin around 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
Two sought in home invasion
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is looking for two men who invaded a home on Blarney Stone Road near Elgin around 9:45 p.m. Thursday. A total of six people, including three boys, ages 2, 5 and 12, were in the home at the time, according to a KCSO report.
KCSO investigating possible homicide
A Kershaw man is dead, but the woman who shot him may not face charges.
Articles by Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Third suspect arrested in March hit and run case
The S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) arrested a third suspect in an Elgin hit-and-run case from earlier this year.
Crime Report - May 22, 2013
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) charged two men and a woman, all of Camden, with drug possession after placing their home under surveillance for several months.
Second arrest in fatal accident
A second arrest was made in the case of a fatal hit-and-run in Elgin on March 1. 26-year-old Jesus Corona Cabal, of Columbia, was charged with accessory after the fact for helping the driver involved in the hit and run "destroy" the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse that hit and killed Derk Lawrence Maricle of Lugoff, S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Brent Kelly said.
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