South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

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…...

Greer Police Officer Fired For… Sleeping

Andrew Fancher
Amid the fallout of a Flock Safety scandal, GPD has fired yet another officer. This time, it's for napping and watching sports on duty....

Lexington County Deputy Dies During Dive Team Training on Lake Murray

Erin Parrott
Master deputy remembered for her selfless service and dedication as state agencies investigate the circumstances surrounding her death......

Boat Dock Drowning: Independent Investigation Launched Into Death Of 13-Year-Old

Erin Parrott
Family obtains legal representation as questions mount over state custody, foster placement and supervision prior to McCormick County homicide......