South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

Former Sheriff’s Deputy Among Seven Indicted In Dogfighting Operation

Erin Parrott
More than 100 dogs seized as federal prosecutors allege years-long animal fighting conspiracy involving former sheriff’s deputy…...

South Carolina Firefighter Remains on Duty Amid Child Molestation, Incest Charges

Andrew Fancher
Joshua "Tiny" Nichols serves as a firefighter for two Spartanburg County, S.C., fire departments as he awaits a jury trial on child sex crime charges...

Columbia Officer Wounded In Deadly Park Shootout Released From Hospital

Erin Parrott
Incident that killed his colleague remains under investigation…...

‘Pressed For Time’: Eight Indicted In S.C. Fentanyl Manufacturing Investigation

Erin Parrott
Statewide grand jury investigation targets alleged trafficking organization accused of manufacturing counterfeit fentanyl pills......

Former Rural S.C. Fire Chiefs, County Councilman Indicted

Erin Parrott
Grand jury indictments allege officials improperly sought Hurricane Helene reimbursements and misrepresented the use of state surplus vehicles......

Pee Dee Man Arrested for Violent, Antisemitic Social Media Posts

Erin Parrott
Police say 22-year-old’s online rhetoric included references to mass shooters, the San Diego mosque attack and calls for “revolt..."...

Mauldin Police Officer Used Flock to Track Ex-Lover 166 Times, Separation Papers Say

Andrew Fancher
Another day, another cop purportedly abusing Flock…...