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Monday, May 13, 2013  Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Sheriff's Deputies say 15-year-old Kerrigan Parker was last seen around 11 p.m. Friday at her Lugoff home.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  An Elgin Town Councilman was arrested by Kershaw County deputies Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies are cracking down on dangerous and drunken drivers and it is making the county's roads safer.

Friday, September 28, 2012  Kershaw County deputies seized guns and drugs in Camden Friday.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Department says an argument resulted in the stabbing of one man and the arrest of another.

Friday, May 04, 2012  A law enforcement battle is brewing between the Kershaw County Sheriff and county council, but it's ultimately up to the voters.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A fight between brothers took a deadly turn Tuesday afternoon, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Keisha Tucker recently moved back to the Dixonville area of Kershaw County to help her mom, who’s battling bone cancer.  She says she didn't realize she was moving back into the middle of a drug battle between police and neighborhood trouble makers.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says his deputies arrested an Elgin man for extortion after he orchestrated his own kidnapping in order to extort money from his mother.

Monday, October 24, 2011  A 43-year-old man, who deputies say also had a five year old girl in the car, is charged with driving under the influence and child endangerment according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Department.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Department arrested Fairfax officer 36-year-old Nakia Karrien Johnson Wednesday morning.  Sheriff Jim Matthews says the mother of the young girl called officials after Johnson accidentally dialed her on his cell phone.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Kershaw County deputies have a arrested a man years after they say he sexually assaulted a little girl.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Two people are dead after a crime spree spanning three counties.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Deputies say they arrested 44-year-old Anthony Sylvester Bolden Monday.  Investigators say on July 21 Bolden robbed the Kangaroo gas station near I-20.  Days later on the 24th, he robbed the Holiday Inn Express next door, according to officials.