Sumter deputies, divers recover sunken stolen pickup from 1989; vehicle not yet linked to any crimes
Saturday, June 1 was busy for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a report of a vehicle submerged in water near Cain Mill Pond. A fisherman contacted local authorities to report …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/14/24 04:53 PM
2 of 3 suspects in fatal South Guignard Drive shooting in Sumter charged; police department offers $5K reward for information leading to arrest
A second suspect in connection to the South Guignard Drive shooting has been placed in custody. Sumter Police Department continues its search for teenage suspect. In May, 32-year-old Tavares …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/11/24 03:05 PM
Sheriff's office warns known phone scam is now more sophisticated with 2nd scammer
Sumter's sheriff wants to remind county residents about a known phone scam that the office says is back and has become more sophisticated recently and may lead to people losing money. According …more
STAFF REPORT |6/10/24 02:40 PM
Sumter deputies search for suspect in connection to county burglaries
A 20-year-old man is wanted in connection to a burglary in the Pinewood area. Willie J.N. Green is wanted on charges of second-degree violent burglary and third-degree burglary, according to …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/5/24 02:00 PM
2 women accused of squatting in Sumter home, stealing from animal rescue
Two South Carolina women face a slew of charges, including burglary and financial identity fraud, after being discovered living in an unoccupied Sumter residence. Megan Brooke Williamson, 36, of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/4/24 02:08 PM
Sumter mayor, stakeholders address recent area violence
On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29, mere miles from the heart of downtown Sumter inside the Birnie HOPE Center on South Purdy Street, Sumter Mayor David Merchant and community stakeholders dove into a conversation on how to address and eradicate …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |6/1/24 06:00 AM
42-year-old man, previously assigned house arrest, sought in connection to Dalzell burglary
John Latroy Robinson, 42, is being sought by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office in connection to a warrant issued for his arrest with charges of burglary, stalking and violation of permanent …more
STAFF REPORT |5/30/24 05:00 PM
Sumter police identify 3rd suspect in S. Guignard Drive shooting, seek public's help to locate
In addition to a press release sent earlier on Wednesday, Sumter Police Department has identified a third suspect in the fatal shooting on South Guignard Drive. Fernando Quintez Adams, 20, of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/29/24 07:21 PM
1 in custody, 1 wanted as S. Guignard Drive fatal shooting investigation continues; Sumter police offer $5K reward for information leading to arrest
Sumter police have arrested one man in connection to the fatal shooting from Monday, May 27. The investigation continues as officers search for a second suspect. Curtis Jefferson Jr., 19, of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/29/24 02:57 PM
Sumter coroner releases South Guignard Drive shooting victim's identity; police still seeking information
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the driver who was fatally shot at a South Guignard traffic light on Monday morning. Tavares K McFadden, 32, of Rembert, was pronounced …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/28/24 05:35 PM
Sumter man kills wife, calls authorities next day to confess
A Sumter man in is custody after calling law enforcement to confess that he fatally shot his wife. At 6:28 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, Freddie Samuel Fals, 61, of North Saint Paul Church Road, …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/28/24 03:57 PM
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at South Guignard Drive intersection; police offer reward for information
Sumter Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a fatal shooting early Monday. At about 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Green …more
By ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/27/24 06:00 AM
3rd man taken into custody by Sumter police after fatal North Purdy shooting
A third man suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting on North Purdy Street on Monday, May 20, turned himself in to law enforcement Friday evening after a news conference earlier Friday naming him …more
STAFF REPORT |5/24/24 05:28 PM
Sumter officers identify 3 men in connection with North Purdy shooting that killed innocent driver; 1 wanted, considered armed and dangerous
Sumter area law enforcement officials have identified three men in connection with the North Purdy shooting on Monday, May 20, and are asking for the public’s help locating one of them and …more
By BRYN EDDY
bryn@theitem.com |5/24/24 12:09 PM
Sumter coroner confirms identity of innocent driver shot on North Purdy Street; officers ask for public's help to ID shooters
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died following a shooting on North Purdy Street. Blaine Varner, 59, of Sumter, died from injuries sustained in an …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/22/24 05:11 PM
Nearby driver dies from injuries in North Purdy Street shooting; Sumter officers seek public's help
An innocent driver was killed in an exchange of gunfire between two other vehicles on Monday afternoon along North Purdy Street. Sumter police are seeking the public’s help following …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/21/24 07:57 PM
1 in custody after non-fatal shooting into Sumter home
Deputies with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested one after shots were fired into an occupied home on May 17. Dispatch received a call regarding a civil disturbance with shots fired at …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/20/24 04:00 AM
Sumter police investigating fatal stabbing on Broad Street
Sumter Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred Friday morning. Officers responded to a domestic-related stabbing before 3 a.m. on May 17 on Broad …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/17/24 03:14 PM
3 men charged with assault, battery outside Sumter bar
Three men are charged with assault and battery in connection to an attack outside a local bar. Robert Alan Jamison, 43, Jerry LaGrande Melton, 35, and Yacov Michael Peters, 42, all of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/16/24 07:25 PM
Sumter police arrest mother after child wanders into street
A Sumter mother is in custody after her child was found wandering North Main Street on Wednesday morning. Emmani Kiana Wells, 24, of North Main Street, was taken into custody and charged with …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |5/15/24 08:47 PM
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