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NewsNovember 30, 2023

Deputy’s Shooting Spurs South Carolina Officials to Push for Vehicle Armor

The week after the shooting, the council approved a motion to look at proposals for installing bullet-resistant glass in all sheriff’s office vehicles.

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NewsNovember 21, 2023

South Carolina Sheriff Says It’s a Miracle Deputy Survived Shooting

“Folks, I’m here to tell you from the time he got shot to the time his wife touched him, had to be two-and-half, three hours,” the sheriff said. “I saw a dead man come back to life... because of God, and because of intervening prayer, I really believe.”

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NewsNovember 17, 2023

South Carolina Deputy Shot, Critically Wounded During Vehicle Pursuit

The deputy, 27-year-old Corporal Lucas Watts, was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery.

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NewsOctober 11, 2023

Next Charleston, SC, Chief Approved by Council

New chief Chito Walker had been serving in the role of Interim Police Chief after the passing of former Chief Luther Reynolds.

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NewsOctober 2, 2023

South Carolina Deputy Killed in On-Duty Crash

Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin was turning at an intersection when his patrol vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer truck.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2023

SC Trooper Helps Motorist by Pulling Snake from Car

“She was having a rough day, that’s for sure,” Sergeant Jonathan Oxandaboure said. “I felt bad for the lady because she wanted to burn the car.”

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NewsAugust 2, 2023

SC Officer Fatally Struck by Train While Trying to Save Suicidal Person

The coroner’s office said the officer was hit by an oncoming Amtrak passenger train and died at the scene.

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NewsJuly 27, 2023

SC Lieutenant Killed in On-Duty Crash

The Newberry, SC, officer was identified as Lt. Michael “Mike” Wood by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina via a Twitter post. In the post, the Attorney’s Office offered its condolences to the family of the fallen officer.

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NewsJune 27, 2023

SC Deputies Get Substantial Pay Raise

“When you go from $32,000 to $48,000 starting for a class one certified. $48,388. That is outstanding. Money talks. You know, people need money to survive," the sheriff said.

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NewsJune 9, 2023

SC Officer’s Proactive Patrolling Leads to Rescue of Kidnapped Woman, Arrest of Man

As Officer Wallace spoke with the vehicle's occupants, she noticed the driver appeared distressed. While the male passenger wasn't looking at the driver, the female silently mouthed "Help Me" repeatedly.

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