South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

Former S.C. Lawmaker Strikes Plea Deal Ahead Of Trial

Erin Parrott
Ex-representative admits to unlawful communication as prosecutors drop misconduct and delinquency charges......

Lexington County Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Brutal Dogfighting Operation

Erin Parrott
Citizen complaint led deputies to a blood-soaked dogfighting pit, abused animals and a felon in possession of firearms......

South Carolina ‘Stand Your Ground’ Drama: Evidence Battle Takes Center Stage

Jenn Wood
As witnesses go silent, the court charts a path forward......

Initial Arrest Made in St. Helena Mass Shooting

Jenn Wood
Longstanding feud sparked gunfire; tense exchange erupts with bar owner during press conference....

Officer Resigns Amid SLED Investigation Into Multi-Agency ‘Excessive Force’ Probe

Andrew Fancher
Inquiry into former police chief "active and ongoing."...

Excessive Force Probe: No Charges Against Former Midlands Police Chief

Andrew Fancher
South Carolina Attorney General cites “insufficient evidence” following months-long probe into law enforcement veteran....

S.C. Wrongful Death Case: Alleged ‘Media Firestorm’ Focus of New Lawsuit

Jenn Wood
Plaintiffs' lawyer Mark Tinsley accused of "intentional misconduct" in connection with media leaks tied to Horry County 'Stand Your Ground' case......

Another ‘Triple Crown’ Target Sentenced in Statewide Drug Probe

Jenn Wood
Third ringleader receives 20-year sentence as major Palmetto State narcotics crackdown continues......

Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Gets Bond, Ignores Reporters

Andrew Fancher
Law-enforcement leader turned federal defendant prohibited from firearm possession, ordered into substance-abuse program by U.S. Probation Office....