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South Carolina Deputy Struck by Car Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

A deputy with the Greenville County (SC) Sheriff's Office was reportedly struck by a vehicle that suddenly drove at him as he responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle.

January 14, 2019

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South Carolina Man Shot, Killed Following Standoff with Police

Deputies with the Union County (SC) Sheriff's Office came under fire while responding to a call of a man with a gun. The man had reportedly discharged his firearm a number of times before returning to his home.

January 8, 2019

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South Carolina Officer Files Suit Against Chief Alleging Sexual Assault

An officer with the Marion (SC) Police Department has filed a lawsuit against that's city's former chief and the City of Marion, claiming she was raped by Chief Dewayne Tennie on multiple occasions.

January 1, 2019

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South Carolina Deputies Use Humorous Facebook Post to Taunt Fugitive

Deputies with the Berkeley County (SC) Sheriff's Office used a little humor to let a man who ran from them late last week know that they're aware of his identity, and will probably have him in custody soon.

January 1, 2019

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South Carolina School Resource Officer Accused of Domestic Abuse Fired

A school resource officer with the Orangeburg (SC) Department of Public Safety has been fired following charges filed against him for third degree domestic violence.

December 18, 2018

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South Carolina Jail Escapee Fatally Shot by Homeowner During Break-in

McLaughlin was shot by the homeowner after he broke into her house through the back door, Sheriff Clark said. He said the woman lived alone and had a concealed-weapons permit. The home is less than a half-mile away from the detention center.

December 5, 2018

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South Carolina Detention Deputy Charged with Impersonating Police Officer

A detention deputy with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is facing charges that he impersonated a law enforcement officer and had installed a police light bar on his vehicle.

November 27, 2018

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Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Attempted Murder of South Carolina Officer

Mike Blake Jr.—found guilty of the attempted murder of Officer Cory Goldstein of the Charleston Police Department—has been sentenced to life without parole.

November 19, 2018

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Trial Begins for Man Charged with Shooting South Carolina Officer in 2013

Mark Blake Jr. is acting as his own lawyer—although he does have a public defender at his side in case he wants legal advice—as he stands accused of attempted murder of a police officer during a 2013 traffic stop.

November 14, 2018

Weapons

South Carolina PD Transitions to SIG P320 and P365 Pistols

The Sumter (SC) Police Department has adopted both the SIG Sauer P320, and the P365 pistols, chambered in 9mm, as their official duty pistols.

October 29, 2018

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South Carolina Officer Seen on Surveillance Camera Throwing Football with Boy

A 10-year-old boy was tossing a football to himself when an officer with the Summerville (SC) Police Department stopped his patrol vehicle and asked him if he had anyone to play with.

October 26, 2018

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South Carolina Investigator Dies from Florence Ambush Wounds

“Farrah was the ultimate professional, excelling at everything she did,” Sheriff Boone stated in a press release. “She dedicated her life to serving the victims of the worst crimes imaginable. Please pray for Farrah’s family, our FCSO family and for our community as we mourn her loss.”

October 23, 2018