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Friday, June 07, 2013  Sumter deputies have located a 65-year-old man who was reported missing Thursday.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Two human remain were discovered by firefighters after battling a house fire in Sumter Saturday.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a 33-year-old woman has returned home safely after been reported as missing.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Sumter County deputies have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Mayesville man is wanted by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office in connection with a burglary at a community center.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Sumter County deputies say an 81-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing a man who was repossessing his vehicle Tuesday afternoon.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  The Sumter County sheriff said one of his deputies illegally obtained prescription drugs.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A task force comprised of Sumter law enforcement agencies has been formed in an effort to apprehend whomever is responsible for killing a Sumter teen.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Investigators confirm the remains of a man found belonged to a missing 18-year-old.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The owner of an Internet sweepstakes cafe in Sumter has filed a federal lawsuit challenging authorities' right to raid his businesses.

Friday, July 20, 2012  A St. George police officer is facing charges after allegedly threatening his spouse during arguments in two separate incidents.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a man who is accused of beating a Sumter woman to death Tuesday.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  A home invasion in Sumter has left one man dead.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Investigators with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division with the assistance of the Sumter Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a four month undercover operation in the Statesburg / Wedgefield areas of Sumter County.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Investigators say nine people arrested in a drug bust in Sumter County include the county sheriff's son.