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South Carolina attorney killed by client’s ex-husband

South Carolina attorney killed by client's ex-husband

In a press conference, Chief Tommy Ellenburg said Jerry Dean Crenshaw, 61, shot and killed J. Redmond Coyle, a local practicing attorney, because he was upset over a divorce settlement with his estranged wife. Coyle, 61, was shot multiple times... (Continue reading)

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Columbia, SC woman faces 69 years over 31 fraud related charges

Columbia, SC woman faces 69 years over 31 fraud related charges

A woman from the Columbia, SC woman is facing a maximum of 69 years in jail after engaging in bank fraud, mail theft, identity theft and other charges. For all the charges and possible consequence, she only got $6000. According to... (Continue reading)

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11 year old South Carolina boy charged in armed robbery in Columbia, SC

11 year old South Carolina boy charged in armed robbery in Columbia, SC

Authorities in Richland County, SC arrested an 11 year old boy for robbing a girl after she had visited a nearby convenience store on Broad River Road. According to reports, the victim was an 11 year old girl who lived in... (Continue reading)

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Uninformed SC robber nominated for 2009 Darwin Award

Uninformed SC robber nominated for 2009 Darwin Award

Two disguised men entered a Sprint store on Sparkleberry Lane in Columbia, pulled out guns, and stole wallets, purses, and credit cards from employees before ordering them into a bathroom. Both men fled, but they could not flee from their... (Continue reading)

Suspicious packages in Columbia cleared by bomb squad

Suspicious packages in Columbia cleared by bomb squad

Two suspicious backpacks dropped off by a Main Street ATM have been declared harmless by the bomb squad after thorough checks were made Monday afternoon. Traffic on Main Street was blocked two hours as both Homeland Security and the bomb squad... (Continue reading)

Governor Mark Sanford issues Christmas message to SC residents

Governor Mark Sanford issues Christmas message to SC residents

Gov. Mark Sanford  issues the following Christmas message to the citizens of South Carolina: “As we near Christmas Day, I’d offer both cheerful Season’s Greetings and encouragement on three fronts to each one of us that calls South Carolina home. “I’d first... (Continue reading)

Barker settles lawsuit over September plane crash in Columbia

Barker settles lawsuit over September plane crash in Columbia

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has settled his lawsuit against a few of the companies involved in the plane crash that took place September 2008, in South Carolina that killed four people. There were only two survivors of that crash, Travis... (Continue reading)

Kershaw inmates training dogs to help disabled

Kershaw inmates training dogs to help disabled

Dogs will occupy a portion of a South Carolina prison, but it’s for a good cause. Officials say inmates at the medium-security Kershaw Correctional Institution are training Labrador retrievers how to open doors, pick up laundry and flip light switches. It’s part... (Continue reading)

Witness a Crime? Call The SLED Tip Line

Witness a Crime? Call The SLED Tip Line

SLED ARSON HOT-LINE To report a suspicious fire and remain anonymous, call toll free: 1-800-922-7766 (24 Hours a day) SLED Alcohol and Video Poker Questions or Complaints (803) 896-7400 (Business Hours: Between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 PM, Weekdays) South Carolina CrimeStoppers 1-888-CRIME-SC IF YOUR AREA IS NOT COVERED BY... (Continue reading)

Inside the Attorney General’s Office

Inside the Attorney General's Office

The duties and responsibilities of the Attorney General are described by common law, the state Constitution, and state statutes. The Office is an ancient one, dating back to 1698. The Attorney General is South Carolina’s Chief Criminal Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer... (Continue reading)

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