CRIME & SAFETY
Coroner IDs 2 found dead with gunshot wounds in vehicle in Florence County after apparent altercation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle with gunshot wounds early Friday morning after an apparent argument turned into a shooting, authorities said. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the two men as Darryal Jerome Shaw, 43, of North Augusta, SC and Demestric Dicks, 42, of Winnsboro, SC. […]
Juvenile girl accused of fighting with Florence officers during arrest, kicking police window
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A juvenile girl is facing charges after allegedly becoming combative with Florence officers and kicking the windows of a police vehicle, authorities said Friday. The girl was charged with burglary, resisting arrest and threatening a public official. She was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice and awaits a hearing. Florence […]
Florence County man accused of charging at person with 13-inch knife
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County 18-year-old is facing charges after allegedly charging at a person with a 13-inch knife, authorities said. Tremayne Green of Florence was charged with first-degree assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Green on Monday allegedly charged at a person with the knife, […]
Florence police investigating shooting near park
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that occurred near Northwest Community Park, Captain Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Department said. Numerous shots were fired near Clement and Ingram Streets. No one was struck by gunfire, but a vehicle was hit, Starling said. At this time there are no […]
Police investigating after numerous shots fired near Florence park
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating a shooting near Northwest Community Park at Clement and Ingram Streets in Florence on Tuesday evening, according to Captain Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Dept. Starling said numerous shots were fired and a car was struck. Nearby neighbors said they heard...
Wanted Lake City man arrested by U.S. Marshals for kidnapping, attempted murder
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) – A Lake City man was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force Monday and charged with a dozen crimes stemming from a kidnapping and attempted murder incident that occurred April 24, the Lake City Police Department said. Etheran Tierral Manigault was apprehended along with assistance from the S.C. […]
‘They’re all heroes’: Charlotte’s tragedy brings back haunting memories for Florence County Sheriff’s Office
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A tragedy in Charlotte on Monday that left four officers dead brought back haunting memories for the Florence County Sheriff’s Office after going through a similar tragedy of their own in 2018. According to Charlotte authorities, a suspect started firing at law enforcement officers when they tried to serve an arrest […]
Florence schools to receive empathy curriculum after teens set opossum on fire in social media video
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — TeachKind, PETA’s humane education division, sent Florence 1 Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley an urgent letter about the need for humane education after two juveniles posted a video on social media setting an opossum on fire, kicking, and stomping the animal. The two juveniles,...
6-month undercover drug investigation leads to multiple arrests in Darlington
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A six-month undercover drug investigation led to the rest of three people this week at a home on Pinehaven Road in Darlington. Cpt. Kim Nelson with the Darlington Police Dept. said officers charged Jeffery Sandifer, Mary Kelley and Joshua Kelley as a result of the investigation.
Law enforcement agent talks dangers of executing warrants after deadly ambush in Charlotte
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The deadly law enforcement ambush in Charlotte bringing back memories about a similar situation in Florence back in 2018. Now convicted murderer Fred Hopkins fired 39 shots at officers when they came to his home with a warrant for his son. Two officers died. Both incidents bring to light the dangers of executing a search warrant.
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