Sumter coroner releases names of 2 men fatally shot at Broad Street hotel
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the names of two individuals who were fatally shot at Sleep Inn on Sunday morning. Saquan Logan, 20, and Demari Spann, 19, both of Sumter, were …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/18/24 12:01 PM
Sumter coroner, police investigate shooting that left 1 dead
Sumter County Coroner’s Office and Sumter Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that left one dead. The shooting occurred at about 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Antoin …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/18/24 12:00 PM
2 dead after Sumter hotel shooting on Sunday morning; police offer up to $5K reward for information
Sumter Police Department is working to identify suspects after a fatal shooting at a Broad Street hotel on Sunday morning. Officers responded to call at about 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 18 of a shooting …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/18/24 09:39 AM
15-year-old charged after 18-year-old injured in shooting
A 15-year-old is in custody after an 18-year-old was injured in a domestic-related shooting on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, according to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for Sumter Police …more
STAFF REPORT |8/15/24 01:49 PM
Sumter police search for driver in hit-and-run that injured runner
Sumter Police Department seeks the public’s help in locating the driver of a hit-and-run that resulted in an injured runner. Officers responded to a call before 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/13/24 05:24 PM
An inmate was attacked in Sumter's jail. His lawsuit claims negligence in unsupervised unit
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is at the center of a legal battle after a nonfatal stabbing in 2023 at the detention center. In a complaint filed on Friday, Aug. 9, Roger Gooden, …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/12/24 03:37 PM
S.C. Internet Crimes Task Force reports increase in sex crimes against children
In 2023, the South Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received about 9,800 CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children."This was a high watermark for the task force, and I believe the number will …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/10/24 06:00 AM
4th suspect arrested in connection to killing of Sumter teen
A fourth suspect has been taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Derrick Wilson. Cedric Wright, 20, of Sumter, turned himself in to Sumter Police Department on …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/9/24 10:39 PM
Suspects in Rembert fatal shooting receive additional charges of attempted murder
Two suspects in a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday, Aug. 4 are now facing additional charges. According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/9/24 11:11 AM
More than 200 turkeys dead; Sumter teens reportedly terrorized the birds, vandalized land, sheriff's office says
Three teenagers are being petitioned to family court after reportedly terrorizing turkeys and vandalizing the land using four-wheelers and a motorcycle. Deputies responded to a county …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/9/24 06:00 AM
Sumter police identify additional suspects in killing of teen; 1 in custody, search underway for another
Sumter Police Department identified a third and fourth suspect in the killing of 15-year-old Derrick Wilson. Warrants were issued this week for Cedric Wright, 20, and Keonte Jackson, 21, both of …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/8/24 02:04 PM
Suspects in fatal shooting in Rembert surrender to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
Two suspects wanted in connection to the killing of Jaquen Jefferson turned themselves in on Wednesday morning. Terone Justin McCray, 35, and Nia Laprece Wright, 28, both of Rembert, surrendered …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/7/24 01:33 PM
Sumter deputies identify suspects in fatal shooting, seek public's help to locate them
A man and a woman are wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Rembert. At about 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, deputies responded to call of shot fired into a car and …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/5/24 05:41 PM
SCHP releases information on fatal wreck involving Sumter woman
A Sumter woman died on Friday from injuries sustained in fatal wreck that occurred in July. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper William Bennett reported the wreck occurred July 28 …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/5/24 11:49 AM
Sumter coroner releases name of shooting victim in Rembert
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who was shot Sundy morning in Rembert. Jaquan Marquell Jefferson, 32, of Sumter, was pronounced dead at Prisma Health …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |8/5/24 11:24 AM
Sumter judge's unpublished opinion upholds Martin's 2022 conviction for breach of peace
In an unpublished opinion, a Sumter judge expressed Brittany Martin's appeal regarding her four-year conviction on charges of breach of peace was not preserved.The opinion, filed by Sumter County Circuit Judge R. Kirk Griffin on Wednesday, July …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/31/24 06:00 AM
Second suspect in custody in connection to killing of Sumter teen
The second suspect wanted in connection to the death of 16-year-old Derrick “CD” Wilson is in custody. Tonyia McGirt, public information officer with Sumter Police Department …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/29/24 05:10 PM
1 in custody, 1 wanted in shooting death of Sumter teen; Sumter, Clarendon law enforcement on scene of Manning Walmart
With one suspect in police custody, four South Carolina law enforcement agencies are partnering to locate a second suspect in connection to the shooting death of Derrick “CD” Wilson. …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/26/24 04:13 PM
‘Apple of his mom and dad’s eye’; Sumter family shares fond memories of teen on what would have been his 16th birthday
Rice, pot roast, mixed vegetables and Auntie’s macaroni and cheese. That’s the meal Cynthia woke up early Friday to prepare for her nephew Derrick “CD” Wilson for his 16 th …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/26/24 04:01 PM
Police find body of teen reported missing day before, say he appears to have been shot
An investigation is ongoing after the body of a Sumter teen, reported missing on Wednesday, was discovered on Thursday. Police officers found the body of 15-year-old Derrick “CD” …more
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |7/25/24 05:32 PM
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