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Home invasion victims arrested on drug, other charges
An east Camden man and woman who were the victims of a November home invasion have now been arrested themselves on charges of bootlegging and trafficking cocaine.
Toddler found safe; DSS called in
A 22-month-old boy who was missing for nearly 12 hours in Elgin was found Saturday morning around 8 a.m. with his Labrador mix dog next to him, said Sheriff Jim Matthews.
Marijuana growing operation discovered
Two people were arrested on charges of cultivating marijuana at their Frost Road, Camden, home after Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies received a tip about a man they were searching for.
Law Enforcement Report - March 30, 2011
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators are looking into another round of automobile break-ins in Lugoff. A dozen such incidents were reported Friday morning in or near the Hunters Crossing subdivision where similar incidents were reported in January.
Woman arrested for beating fiancé’s children
Two surreptitiously recorded cellphone videos have landed a Camden woman in jail.
Restaurant manager charged with breach of trust
A 21-year-old restaurant manager has been accused of racking up $28,000 in bogus credit card fees and pocketing the money that would have been used to pay those fees.
Law Enforcement Report - March 23, 2011
A Lugoff man was arrested March 14 on drug charges after being stopped by Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators for a traffic violation.
Former Legion treasurer may have stolen more money
A Lugoff man already charged with stealing money from the American Legion post where he was treasurer has been accused of stealing more money over a longer period of time.
Law Enforcement Report - March 16, 2011
The Camden Police Department (CPD) arrested a 59-year-old Camden man after he allegedly slashed a tire on a vehicle in an East DeKalb Street parking lot and swung his knife at a witness.
Pedestrian killed near county line
A man walking on U.S. 521 near Carolina Motorsports Park was killed Tuesday morning.
Security at the Cup
If your high school and college-age kids are going to the Carolina Cup this year -- especially to Springdale Race Track's "College Park" area -- you might want to pass along a message: it might take them a few extra minutes to get to their spots.
SCFC urges stiff penalties for fire violations
Had it been a year ago, Edward Brisbane and Donna Highman would've probably left the Kershaw County Courthouse Thursday with a $125 t­­­icket.
Constable arrested on EBT fraud
A Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) constable has been arrested and charged with two counts of electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card fraud and one count of misconduct in office.
Six illegal gaming machines seized
Six gambling machines – illegal under state law -- were seized from three locations Wednesday in a sweep by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office and S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
Law Enforcement Report - March 9, 2011
A Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy responded to an Elgin concrete plant in Richland County around 2 p.m. March 3 in response to a company truck driver who had been stabbed.
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Woman arrested in fatal March hit and run
For more than two months, the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) sought the driver of an unknown vehicle that fatally struck and killed a pedestrian on Blaney Road during the early morning hours of March 1.
Cassatt man dies in crash Saturday
The body of a man killed in a single-vehicle accident Saturday was discovered Monday.
Crime Report - May 15, 2013
An Elgin woman's daughter-in-law allegedly approached her with a knife because she was angry that the Elgin woman's son was on the brink of losing his job.
Two arrested after meth lab discovered
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics agents arrested two men Monday after discovering a fully assembled methamphetamine lab in an outbuilding on Cricket Hill Drive in Lugoff.
Lugoff man dies after high speed chase
A Lugoff man died after traveling up to 100 mph Sunday morning around 3 a.m.
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