KCSO provides additional information in car break-ins case

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is providing more information regarding the arrest of four men in conjunction with dozens of automobile break-ins in the city of Camden and throughout the county.

CPD, KCSO arrest four in string of vehicle break-ins

The Camden Police Department (CPD) and Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) may have caught up to at least some of the individuals responsible for a rash of vehicle break-ins in the city of Camden and in various locations out in the county.

Crime Report - March 1, 2016

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a 45-year-old Columbia man living at a Kershaw County address on several charges on the evening of Feb. 17 after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend.

Former sheriff’s candidate sentenced in video gambling case

Larry "L.W." Flynn II, who ran for Kershaw County Sheriff as a Republican in 2010, is now serving a 15-month sentence in a federal prison in connection with an illegal video gambling operation.

CPD honors Bennett during annual awards banquet

The Camden Police Department (CPD) presented its highest honor, the 2015 Chief's Award, to Rev. Marion O. Bennett, pastor of Lugoff's Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, during its annual spousal appreciation and awards banquet Feb. 15.

L-EHS student arrested for threatening to shoot teacher

An 18-year-old Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) student is charged with threatening the life of a public official, teacher or principal after allegedly threatening to shoot one of his teachers Tuesday. According to a Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) press release issued Wednesday morning, deputies arrested Cameron Mose Oreglia, 18, of Charm Hill Road, Lugoff.

Two charged with attempted murder in ‘revenge’ shooting

A Lugoff couple is behind bars, charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm into a dwelling in case described by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) as a "revenge" shooting. According to a KCSO press release, investigators arrested Faith Roshonda Deveaux, 38, on Feb. 19 and Karl Vernon Williams, 36, on Tuesday, both of Bunker Hill Road in Lugoff."These charges stem from multiple domestic disputes. The details are telling. You just can't make this stuff up," Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews said. "Faith Deveaux and Karl Williams need anger management therapy, hopefully while they are serving ...

CPD officer arrested for act of misconduct

The S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a former Camden Police Department (CPD) officer for misconduct in office Friday morning. Marshall Lee Hardin, 41, is accused of watching pornography on his personal cellphone and masturbating while in his patrol car at a local park.

Methe released on $200,000 bond

Jimmy Joe Methe, the 49-year-old man charged with voluntary manslaughter in the Feb. 13 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Brandon Scott Spencer, is now out on bond. During a brief appearance late Friday morning, Circuit Court Judge L. Casey Manning set Methe's bond at $200,000, but allowed him to pay a 3 percent minimum in order to be released from the Kershaw County Detention Center.

Crime Report - Feb. 23, 2016

Then Elgin Police Department (EPD) arrested a 50-year-old Gadsden man and a 39-year-old Hopkins man for allegedly threatening officers after they stopped their vehicle next to EPD Chief Harold Brown's home.

KCSO arrests man on multiple narcotics charges

A Camden man with a lengthy narcotics arrest history and who has spent time in prison twice is behind bars again following his arrest by Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics investigators Feb. 12.

Judge defers decision on bond for Methe

A circuit court judge deferred setting bond Wednesday for an east Camden man charged with fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy who may have been stealing items from one of the man's trucks.

Student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school

The Camden Police Department (CPD) arrested an 18-year-old Camden High School (CHS) student Feb. 10 for bringing a loaded gun on campus. According to a CPD report, officers arrested Johnquevious "Jay" Dashon-James Johnston, 18, of Chesnut Street, after an officer received information Johnson had brought the gun to school with him the day before.

More swift water rescuers coming to Lugoff

Lugoff-Fire Rescue (LF-R) will be adding more members to its Swift Water Rescue Team thanks to recent approval by the Lugoff Fire District Board of Commissions to send 10 more firefighters for swift water rescue certification.

East Camden man jailed for fatally shooting teen who fled after theft

An east Camden husband and father is in jail today after shooting and killing a 17-year-old who law enforcement says was fleeing after stealing items from the man's truck.

KCSO investigating shooting death

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is investigating the shooting death of a woman Sunday night in the Westville area. Kershaw County Coroner David ...

KCSO arrests three after receiving tip

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics investigators arrested one woman and two men after Sheriff Jim Matthews received a tip Friday morning from a ...

Two killed in motorcycle versus truck collision

Two people died after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a truck Saturday afternoon.

Jury finds Pickrell guilty of murdering boyfriend

Unless her case is overturned on appeal, Gregg Pickrell will be 100 years old when she finishes serving her 35-year sentence for fatally shooting 33-year-old ...

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Camden man charged with murder

A 28-year-old Camden man has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of his 19 year old girlfriend.

Man killed when car hits tree

A single-car accident killed a Fayetteville, N.C., man Saturday night.

Crime Report - June 5, 2018

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