Archive By Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Camden man sentenced for shooting at deputies
A circuit court judge sentenced a Camden man to 24 years in prison Thursday after a jury found the defendant guilty of firing shots at Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies in December 2012. Not only is Ernest Maurice Allen, 26, looking at a long incarceration, but his mother, Sabrina Allen, 48, is charged with attempting to influence the key witness in her son's trial.
County crime stats down for 2013
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) has released its crime statistics for 2013 and the good news is most types of incidents were fewer than in 2012. Sheriff Jim Matthews said his deputies' productive year was the result of getting criminals off -- and keeping them off -- the street.
Erica Broughton to be remembered at benefit
To say that Erica Marshall Broughton will be missed by those who knew her is an understatement. According to her family, she was beloved by her friends, family and community members. Broughton, a postal employee, volunteer firefighter and youth leader, died following a single vehicle accident in November near Bethune at the age of 26.
Crime Report - Jan. 15, 2014
The Camden Police Department (CPD) is investigating an incident where a woman left a West DeKalb Street department store with a cart full of merchandise she didn't pay for.
KCSO arrests mother of sexually abused girl
Earlier this week, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested 65-year-old Kenneth Parker on charges he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl on three occasions. Now, the girl's mother is in jail, charged with two counts of unlawful neglect of a child.
Crime Report - Jan. 8, 2014
Two men, one from Camden, the other living near the town of Kershaw, are in jail on charges in separate sex-related cases.
Gag order issued in Miller capital murder case
An order of suppression, commonly called a "gag order" was issued in the capital murder case of Nickolas Jermaine Miller, 25, of Jefferson. The Chronicle-Independent recently learned of the order, which was actually filed several months ago.
Crime Report - Jan. 2, 2014
A detainee at the Kershaw County Detention Center allegedly struck another detainee and a female corrections officer on Dec. 26.
LFD adopts a family
Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) personnel were able to grab Santa for a few moments to ride with them one more time this year on a fire truck as crews delivered clothes, presents and lots of food to a Lugoff family adopted by the department for Christmas.
LFD supports highway safety
A crashed car, hearse and a safety banner in front of the Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) on U.S. 1 in Lugoff are a way of showing the agency's support for the statewide "Sober or Slammer" highway safety campaign. The car and banner also serve as a reminder to drivers of the dangers of unsafe driving.
A Kershaw County connection
(This story appeared in the Fayetteville Observer on Dec. 12, 2013, and is used with permission of the publisher.)
Shooting incident leads to drug arrest
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a Georgia man on drug charges following a shooting incident at a Lugoff hotel. KCSO deputies have not been able to directly tie the man to the shooting.
Crime Report - Dec. 25, 2013
Someone shot out the window to a GMC Yukon as its owner was traveling on Chestnut Ferry Road Ext.
Champe, Ray, Brazell are LFD Firefighters of the Year
During its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 7, the Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) named its "Firefighters of the Year" for 2013. This year's recipients are Engineer Eric Champe, Career Firefighter of the Year; Thomas Ray, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year; and Hunter Brazell, Explorer Firefighter of the Year.
Leesville man dies in motorcycle accident
A Leesville man died in Kershaw County when he lost control of his motorcycle Saturday evening.
Articles by Section - Crime-Police-Fire
Lugoff, Camden fire explorers compete, win
Lugoff Fire-Rescue (LF-R) Explorer Team 1 came out on top, winning first place at the first-ever Fire Escape Firefighter Explorer Competition on May 6 at ...
Crime Report - May 23, 2017
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) charged a Camden with resisting arrest and threatening the life of public officials after deputies arrested him for ...
Man to be charged for hitting deputy head on
Once a Camden man is released from the hospital, the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) plans to charge him with DUI (second offense), simple possession ...
Riding in honor of fallen officers
More than 30 cyclists on their way to Washington, D.C., stopped in Camden on May 3 in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. The ...
Crime Report - May 12, 2017
The Camden Police Department (CPD) arrested a man twice in two days in connection with a number of incidents which took place April 29 and ...
KCSO receives national awards
On the heels of earning its sixth consecutive DUI Enforcement Agency of the Year Award for departments with 51-100 officers, the Kershaw County Sheriff's ...
Elgin man charged with murder
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested an Elgin man and charged him with murder following a shooting at his Elmwood Boulevard North residence ...
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