Patrol deputies locate methamphetamine and marijuana while dispatched
On the morning of October 7, Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Solomon Dr. in Hartsville in reference to a possible shooting incident. When Patrol Deputies met with the individual who called 911, the individual denied that any shooting occurred. As Patrol Deputies continued to investigate the incident, they could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle located in front...
Two Darlington residents arrested for drugs
Peggy Rivera and David Bostic both residents of the Darlington area of Darlington County have been arrested after an incident at 311 South Spain Street in the city of Darlington. The individuals were apprehended in a joint operation between city of Darlington Drug Agents and SC Probation and Parole Agents. During this incident 4.3 grams of cocaine, 5.4 grams of crack cocaine, hydrocodone pills, zanax pills, more than 28 grams of...
Drug Unit completes three month investigation
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the completion of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Unit into the distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, and other illegal narcotics. Investigators monitored several sales of illegal narcotics by a suspect over the course of three months. On September 24, Investigators served a search warrant on a residence near the area of Ousleydale Rd. and Patrick Hwy. Investigators...
Darlington area shooting investigated by Sheriff’s Department
Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Mineral Springs Rd. in Darlington due to a suspect shooting into a residence. Patrol Deputies discovered the home had been struck several times, but no one was injured. The suspect fled before patrol deputies arrived. The suspect was involved in a physical altercation, retrieved a firearm from a vehicle, and discharged the...
Sheriff’s Department investigating shooting in Lamar
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating a shooting that occurred the morning of Sept. 27 at the Cambridge apartments located at 620 E. Jackson St. in Lamar. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. and one person was shot, receiving non-life-threatening injuries. If you have any information you are asked to contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843) 398-4501 or Crime...