Archive By Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Burglary suspect arrest after high speed chase
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning they believe is responsible for five burglaries in Kershaw County. Four of those burglaries took place Wednesday in Lugoff.
Man arrested for making bomb threats
Tyrese Robert Chisolm, 38, of Camden, made five bomb threats to KershawHealth Urgent Care at Elgin during the past year. The fifth threat got him arrested.
Law Enforcement Report - May 22, 2012
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies received eight calls from residents on English Street just outside the city limits of Camden reporting that a man was running around the neighborhood with an ax breaking windows and threatening residents.
False report of armed robbery lands clerk in jail
A Kershaw County man's attempt to gain sympathy from his ex-girlfriend by claiming he was robbed and cut by an attacker has resulted in his own arrest by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
Man sentenced for possession of firearms, narcotics
A 30-year-old Kershaw County man was sentenced in federal court Friday to 20 years in prison for possession of firearms and narcotics.
Law Enforcement Report - May 16, 2012
The Camden Police Department (CPD) is investigating copper wiring stolen from the old Camden Middle School on Laurens Street.
KCSO thwarts bank robbery, arrests three
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested two men May 8 who had planned to rob a Camden bank. Sheriff Jim Matthews said deputies arrested Danny Burch Jr., 33, and William C. Means, 34, both of Camden, after deputies received information they planned to rob the unidentified bank. Deputies later arrested Russell Roberts, 31, of Kershaw, on other charges.
KCSO seizes nearly 20 pounds of cocaine
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics investigators seized 9 kilograms -- or nearly 20 pounds -- of high grade cocaine April 29. The KCSO worked with S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on the seizure during which three people were arrested. Sheriff Jim Matthews declined to name those arrested or exactly where the operation took place because of an ongoing DEA investigation into the matter.
Law Enforcement Report - May 2, 2012
The Camden Police Department (CPD) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Terrence Maurice Harrell, 26, of Scott Street, on a charge of first degree assault.
CPD seeking shooting suspect
The Camden Police Department (CPD) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Terrence Maurice Harrell, 26, of Scott Street, on a charge of first degree assault.
CPD to host community meetings
The Camden Police Department (CPD) invites Camden residents to a series of community meetings in May. Camden Police Chief Joe Floyd said the purpose of the series is to give citizens of different Camden neighborhoods the chance to voice concerns unique to their communities.
Man gets 30 years for molesting granddaughter
A 53-year-old man will spend up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to five counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct.
Bond denied for Cassatt man who shot brother
A circuit court judge denied bond Thursday morning to a Cassatt man charged with murder after fatally wounding his brother Tuesday afternoon.
Law Enforcement Report - April 25, 2012
The Camden Police Department (CPD) is investigating a burglary at a wearable art shop on Broad Street that took place sometime between 6:30 p.m. April 18 and 9:30 p.m. April 19.
Couple in 'heinous' abuse case stay in jail
A Kershaw County magistrate judge denied bond for a Lugoff couple arrested this week for abuse and neglect of a 4-year-old child.
Articles by Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Local law enforcement agencies recognized for DUI enforcement
By GARY PHILLIPS
Deputies make arrest for meth lab
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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