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Special Units
Video: South Carolina Agency Celebrates Retirement of Beloved K-9
The Goose Creek (SC) Police Department recently honored one of its long-serving K-9s with a retirement ceremony that included serving up a tray of treats for the dog that served the community for nearly seven years.
March 6, 2020
The Goose Creek (SC) Police Department recently honored one of its long-serving K-9s with a retirement ceremony that included serving up a tray of treats for the dog that served the community for nearly seven years.
Patrol
South Carolina Deputy Killed Serving Warrants, Suspect Dead
The slain deputy was struck in the chest after the suspect fired multiple shots.The suspect was killed at the scene after deputies returned fire. No other deputies were injured during the incident.
February 25, 2020
Cpl. Andrew Gillette of the Sumter County (SC) Sheriff's Office was shot and killed Tuesday serving a warrant. The suspect was found dead after other deputies returned fire. (Photo: Sumter County SO)
Training
South Carolina May Prohibit Untrained Police Recruits from Patrolling Alone
Currently, officers with no prior training can patrol by themselves in their first year on the job. This policy has been around for decades because of the long wait times for academy training and the need for officers in some small towns.
February 24, 2020
Patrol
South Carolina Deputy Deploys TASER on K-9, Gets Kicked by Cow
A deputy with the Georgetown County (SC) Sheriff's Office was injured in a bizarre incident in which his K-9 partner bit a cow, he TASERed his dog, and the cow then kicked the deputy.
January 24, 2020
Cows
Patrol
South Carolina Officer Struck by Car
An officer with the Williamston (SC) Police Department was struck by a passing vehicle while investigating a traffic collision in heavy fog. Officer Ronnie Drennon—who has been with the department for seven years—was pinned between his squad car and the vehicle that struck him.
January 15, 2020
An officer with the Williamston (SC) Police Department was struck by a passing vehicle while investigating a traffic collision in heavy fog. Officer Ronnie Drennon—who has been with the department for seven years—was pinned between his squad car and the vehicle that struck him.
Patrol
South Carolina Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Jackson Ryan Winkeler attempted to make a traffic stop on the property of the Florence Regional Airport when the subject—identified by authorities as 37-year-old James Edward Bell—reportedly opened fire, striking the officer.
January 6, 2020
Jackson Ryan Winkeler attempted to make a traffic stop on the property of the Florence Regional Airport when the subject opened fire, striking the officer.
Patrol
South Carolina Deputy Killed in Single-Vehicle Collision
A Marion County (SC) Sheriff's deputy was killed in a single vehicle collision while responding to a call for service early Tuesday morning. His patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge pillar underneath a freeway overpass.
December 17, 2019
Private First Class Mike Latu's patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge pillar underneath a freeway overpass.
Patrol
Newly Sworn Officer Proposes to Girlfriend Following Ceremony
Immediately following the swearing-in ceremony for a new batch of officers with the Myrtle Beach (SC) Police Department the last officer to take the oath of service and had his badge pinned to his chest turned to his girlfriend, got on one knee, and proposed marriage.
November 26, 2019
Immediately following the swearing-in ceremony for a new batch of officers with the Myrtle Beach (SC) Police Department Friday, the last officer to take the oath of service and have his badge pinned to his chest turned to his girlfriend, got on one knee, and proposed marriage.
Patrol
South Carolina Department Considering Reserve Officer Program
The City of Isle of Palms is considering a reserve officer program after an officer who had resigned from the agency for personal reasons expressed an interest in volunteering part-time.
November 19, 2019
Investigations
Washington, DC, Police Close 1990s Serial Rape Case After Forensic Genealogy Investigation
On Wednesday morning, authorities arrested Giles Daniel Warrick, 60. Police attribute 10 attacks in all to the suspect; they have charged him in eight, including first-degree murder and rape.
November 14, 2019
Giles Daniel Warrick was arrested in South Carolina this week. He faces charges of rape and murder in a series of 1990's attacks in the Washington, DC, area. (Photo: Horry County Sheriff)
Patrol
South Carolina Trooper Disciplined For Discharging Sidearm After Vehicle Pursuit
A trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol has been placed on administrative duty pending an investigation after it was reported that he discharged his service weapon during a vehicle pursuit of a man who disregarded a traffic signal.
November 14, 2019
Patrol
South Carolina Town Councilman Accused of Harassing, Intimidating Officer
A town councilman in Dorchester County (SC) is accused of assaulting and threatening an officer with the St. George Police Department in June.
October 30, 2019
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested 66-year-old Ralph Martino and charged him with third degree assault and battery as well as misconduct in office.
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