Archive | October, 2012

Lexington County Food Drive

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with Lexington County School District One will conduct a food drive between Monday, October 29 and Friday, November 2 for Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) at Meadow Glen Middle School, 440 Ginny Lane, Lexington. Loose change also will be collected to benefit LICS. Lexington County Sheriff James R. [...]

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Additional Information on ID Hacker of SC Tax Info

In an effort to help people and put their minds at ease about the theft of ID information by a hacker from SC Department of Revenue, we continue to try to help. Previously we placed a link on Nixle that had a typo. We want people to make sure they have the correct information. For [...]

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Assistance Sought in Armed Robbery

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance in information about an armed robbery of an area convenience store. Sunday evening at about 10:45pm, a male suspect entered the BP Station located on Highway 34 at I-26 with a pistol and demanded money. The suspect took the money from the store and went [...]

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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is once again upon us. Sheriff Loftis would like to provide these basic safety tips so that your trick-or-treating experience is a not only a great adventure and safe night for you and your children. You or a responsible adult should always accompany children ages 12 and under when trick-or-treating. – Ensure costumes fit [...]

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Arizona Man Sentenced 50 Years for Assault and Rape

An Arizona man received a 50-year prison sentence today for cutting the throat of a teenager during a savage sexual assault. Quinton Stratton, 23, pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct, assault and battery with intent to kill and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. The defendant must serve 80 [...]

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One Suspect Dead, One in Custody after Armed Robbery

At approximately 3:00 pm on October 25th the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding a robbery in progress involving two black male suspects entering the office of Precision Automotive located at Poinsett Highway.  At least one of the suspects was armed with a firearm when the two entered the business.  An [...]

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Up to $5000 Reward for Information

On November 14, 2005, Spartanburg Public Safety Officers responded to Highland Avenue and West Henry Street in reference to a reported incident. Upon arrival, officers found John Young II in a blue Dodge Ram pickup. Mr. Young was the victim of a homicide. A reward is offered for any information that aids in the prosecution [...]

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Woman Arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence, Victim Dies at Hospital

On October 18, 2012 at approximately 6:00 pm the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding an assault in progress at Rutledge Lake Road in Greenville.  When deputies arrived at the incident location they found the victim and 51-year old Tammy Lee Simpson, both with visible injuries.  As the result of the [...]

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Four Men Arrested For Distribution of Meth

On October 18, 2012, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was called to serve search and arrest warrants upon Kenneth M. Cartee at his home, located at Onyx Lane in Easley.  Over the course of the past two months, the Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division conducted controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Mr. Cartee.  Two [...]

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Job Seekers with Criminal Records Can Get Help at Workshop

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services What is an expungement? What is a pardon? What offenses can be expunged and which can be pardoned? Find your answers to this and more. A workshop on how to get a pardon or expungement of criminal records will be held Monday October 29, 2012 at [...]

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