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Girl rescued after man smuggles her into U.S., kidnaps her from South Carolina home, officials say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A man from Guatemala admitted to kidnapping a teen from South Carolina he paid to smuggle into the country after she was "rescued from unspeakable horrors," officials said. (Above video is the morning headlines from Thursday 5/2/24.) Bernardino de Jesus Ramirez-Ramirez, also known as Carlos Mendoza,...
Arrest Report for May 2
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from arrests records from the Laurens Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Laurens County Sheriff's Office and the Johnson Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. Ashley Thompson – Blacksburg, SC. -2nd degree Harassment. Jamie Rhodes -...
Newberry man sentenced to 4 decades for human trafficking
A Newberry man will spend the next 4 decades in prison after pleading guilty on federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 31 year old, Eric Rashun Jones entered guilty pleas to human trafficking conspiracy, witness tampering and other charges.
Pickin' and Piggin' at the Park returns Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park
Barbecue lovers around the Midlands will have an opportunity to savor the flavor of plenty of delicious barbecue as "Pickin' and Piggin' at the Park" returns to Saluda Shoals Park Saturday, May 4. According to officials, the world-class barbecue cook-off will feature award-winning "Q" from over 20 of South Carolina's...
Arrest Report for April 30
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from arrests records from the Laurens Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Laurens County Sheriff's Office and the Johnson Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. Patrick James – Laurens. -Shoplifting, Value $2000 or less. Antonio Jenkins...
Three shot in Newberry, one death
NEWBERRY — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, officers with the Newberry Police Department responded to a shooting incident around Emory Street near Hunt Street in the City of Newberry around 9:22 p.m. Once on scene, officers found three victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to Prisma...
Clinton Police search for owners of dogs who attacked boy
CLINTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County Crime Stoppers has issued a plea to the community asking for them to help identify the owners of a pack of dogs that attacked a young boy in February. According to the Clinton Police Department, 11-year-old A’Rhyan Anderson was heading to a bus...
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