Sumter, South Carolina – The Sumter Police Department has announced the arrests of two suspects in connection to a deadly shooting on Saturday night. According to SPD, 34-year-old Tevon Demetrius Guess was identified as a suspect and taken into custody on Sunday. Guess is charged with Murder, two counts of Attempted Murder, Possession of a … Read more
Sumter County, South Carolina – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jaden Shamont Smith of Sumter. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a 15-year-old juvenile was wounded during a drive-by shooting on New Year’s Day. Deputies stopped a fleeing vehicle that witnesses said may have been involved. Around 3:12 p.m. on … Read more
Sumter County, South Carolina – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 34-year-old Justin Dwayne Barfield of Sumter. SCSO says Barfield faces two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Incest. Barfield was arrested on December 24, 2024. Investigators located Barfield who was arrested by SCSO deputies. Barfield was booked … Read more
The Sumter Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 28-year-old driver. SPD reports that the shots were fired into a moving vehicle and struck the driver. Police say officers responded to a call of shots fired around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Liberty Street and Purdy Street. SPD says both vehicles were … Read more
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating the death of a 15-month-old infant. SCSO says its deputies responded to the scene of a deceased infant at South Sumter Middle School around 4:18 p.m. on Friday. Authorities say the preliminary investigation indicates that a 15-month-old infant was unintentionally left unattended in a motor … Read more
The Sumter Police Department has announced charges in a shooting that happened earlier this morning. According to SPD, a Columbia man has been charged. 47-year-old Robert Lee Wilson is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Around 4:30 a.m. on March 16, 2024, officers responded to shots heard in … Read more
The Sumter Police Department has arrested a suspect who is accused of trying to stab a police officer. According to SPD, a man has been taken into custody following a disturbance call earlier this week. Around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to Gaines Road following an emergency call to remove someone from the residence. … Read more
The Sumter Police Department is working to gather information about two separate overnight shootings. According to a social media post from SPD, the body of 35-year-old Westley Rodregus Vaughn was found after officers received a call about a missing person around 9 a.m. The victim was found outside in the 100 block of Carver Street … Read more