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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a man out on bond for attempted murder charges was arrested in connection with a string of home burglaries Tuesday morning.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Five of South Carolina's 46 sheriffs have faced criminal charges in the past three years and that has fellow law enforcement leaders concerned.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Three teens have been arrested by Kershaw County Sheriff's Office investigators in connection with a string of automobile break-ins.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities say an Elgin Town Councilman has been arrested again. This time, he is accused of assaulting his wife.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Nearly $350,000 in counterfeit items were seized by Kershaw County investigators Tuesday in Elgin.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a high speed chase that wrecked two patrol cars resulted in the arrest of a man with a lengthy criminal past.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A couple of local leaders agree there should be more officers on school campuses, but they disagree on how to make that happen.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is warning people who live in the area to watch out for a man pretending to be a police officer.

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men in connection with the thefts of 6 vehicles and 25 auto break-ins in the Camden, Cassatt and Kershaw areas of Kershaw County.  Shawn Michael Cave (19) and Rick Thomas Kennedy Jr. (17) have been arrested and Jonathan David Bradley (20) is being sought in these thefts break-ins.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama's gun proposals made people pop off in the Midlands on Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A Kershaw County man is in jail after being accused of using dogs for fighting.

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.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Jory Leigh Hansen, the 16-year-old girl sought by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is now safe at home.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Authorities say a Cassatt man is in custody after fathering a child with a 14-year-old girl.