A Sumter police officer is facing criminal charges following a SLED investigation The investigation alleges the officer forcibly shoved a student to the ground SUMTER — A city police officer is facing criminal charges after he was accused of grabbing a student by the neck who was cursing at school and forcing him to the floor Gerald Richardson, 57, of Sumter was arrested on a charge of assault and battery, according to news release from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division According to an arrest warrant, Richardson was at an unidentified school on Feb 20 when he attempted to detain a student who sitting at a cafeteria table and using profane language he grabbed the male student by the neck and forced him to the floor "Richardson admitted that it was not normal to grab a passive subject in that manner and that it was not justified in this situation," the warrant stated Richardson was booked into the Sumter-Lee Regional County Detention Center. 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(WACH) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged 38-year-old Quenell M Anderson with possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection to a 2024 homicide Authorities said Anderson was charged on Thursday while already in custody at the Edgefield County Detention Center Officials said Anderson has been incarcerated since March 2024 after SLED initially charged him with the murder of 35-year-old Ricky Martin Jr RELATED | Murder charge moves forward in ongoing investigation of Sumter man's death Anderson shot Martin multiple times with a firearm in Edgefield County The Johnston Police Department requested SLED’s involvement in the investigation The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office is prosecuting the case Villages-News.com A man who threatened to jump from the Morse Boulevard bridge prompted its temporary closure Saturday night The bridge was temporarily shut down at about 7 p.m who appeared to be having a mental health crisis began making threats to jump off the bridge according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office The sheriff’s office was able to de-escalate the situation and the man was Baker Acted The Baker Act is a law that allows for the temporary involuntary examination and treatment of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis it allows for a person to be held for up to 72 hours in a mental health facility for an evaluation if they are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others or if they are unable to care for themselves due to their mental illness An investigation into runaway children has led to the arrest of a couple in Sumter County were booked without bond Friday at the Sumter County Detention Center The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office was investigating reports of runaway children dating back to this past December The investigation prompted an outpouring of information from the community about alleged sexual and physical abuse taking place in the Seward home The address of the home was redacted from arrest reports but Sumter County property records show that the Sewards own a manufactured home in the rural portion of Lady Lake Tony Seward is facing four felony counts of lewd and lascivious behavior Vanessa Seward is facing a felony charge of failure to report child abuse An arrest report indicated that her husband’s behavior had been reported to her Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLUMBIA (WIS) - A Midlands man is accused of leading authorities on a chase that stemmed from a vehicle being repossessed The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said 30-year-old Md Z Islam Epte was arrested Thursday and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm The sheriff’s office said deputies first responded to a reports of gunfire on Two Mile Road The victim told dispatchers that they had just repossessed a vehicle and that the suspect was pursuing them and allegedly fired a weapon The victim then told 911 they were heading north on Interstate 95 when Epte allegedly began shining a light with a red dot at them Authorities said the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Florence County Sheriff’s Office then positioned units near mile marker 164 Troopers and deputies were later able to detain Epte during a traffic stop An AR-style rife and a handgun were also found in Epte’s vehicle after a search Epte was booked at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and was later released on a $10,000 bond Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. 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Click here (WOLO)– South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a Sumter Police officer has been charged after being accused of assaulting a student Richardson is accused of grabbing a student by the neck and forcing him to the floor SLED agents say Richardson was trying to detain the student because he was using profane language while sitting at a cafeteria table He was booked into the Sumter-Lee Regional County Detention Center And the case will be prosecuted by the 3rd Circuit Solicitor’s Office PLEASANT SPRING DAY: The sky is partly to mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s and 70s A few isolated showers could form this evening over the Tennessee Valley otherwise tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 50s Read More it will likely be October before we see weather this nice again across Alabama with a few more clouds the farther north you go as an upper-level low spins over the Ohio River Valley Read More knew he made the right decision to open his own business but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost Read More COOL START: Temperatures are in the 40s across much of North/Central Alabama just before daybreak… for some places this will most likely be the last morning with temperatures in the 40s until late September or October Read More Sunday brought Alabama a taste of early spring and a mix of sun and clouds—especially north of the Tennessee River where a few sprinkles are still possible Read More Exceptional Anglers events at Oak Mountain State Park teach basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from Alabaster and Pelham city schools and the Shelby and Jefferson County school systems Read More Sunday brings Alabama a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively—with cooler temperatures and low humidity replacing Saturday’s storms in a refreshing pattern shift worthy of a “Cool Change.” Read More but dense fog may pose a travel hazard overnight and into Sunday morning across north Alabama and southern Tennessee Read More the severe threat is nearly over in Alabama as storms shift east into Georgia Read More strong storms remain active in eastern Alabama this evening with gusty winds Read More A new severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northeastern Lee County and heavy rain moving east toward Auburn and Opelika Read More Severe storms continue across east Alabama with warnings active in Chambers County and strong storms impacting several others under Severe Thunderstorm Watch #221 through 10 PM Read More Strong to severe storms continue moving through east-central and southeast Alabama this evening with the threat of damaging winds and frequent lightning continuing through 10 PM Read More Severe storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail are moving into Tallapoosa and Chambers counties Read More Already have an account? Log in here The Colts are moving on to the state quarterfinals despite a wet and wild Friday night in Dalton Coahulla Creek has their sights set on a return to the state championship game waiting out a little rain on a Friday night at home was no issue The Colts actually wasted no time scoring as they netted one before a three hour rain delay Coahulla Creek poured it on Sumter County harder than the drops falling in Dalton The Colts cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Panthers to advance May 6th to take on Columbus in the GHSA Class AA quarterfinals Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Advance Local Weather AlertsAt 11:13 p.m the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until Saturday at 12:15 a.m Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," says the weather service "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas." 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"Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas Water over roadways," says the weather service A flood warning is declared when flooding is on the verge of happening or is already underway It doesn't guarantee that flooding will occur but it signifies that the possibility exists especially if you live in a flood-prone area or find yourself camping in a low-lying region the weather service offers essential flood safety guidelines: This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding Do not enter water that may carry an electrical charge reach the highest point possible and dial 911 to contact emergency services the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises Here's your guide from the weather service to staying safe during downpours: refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery (WIS) - Three men have been indicted following an investigation into a money laundering operation The indictment was announced on Thursday by acting United States Attorney Brook B “When we target those who launder drug money we strike at the very heart of these organizations,” said Andrews Officials said this case has ties to Charleston Andrews said the defendants operated primarily in Sumter County The three men, Nasir Ullah, Naim Ullah who resides in Georgia are accused of laundering over $30 million of proceeds related to the distribution of illegal drugs in the country Indictment by Bea Parrillaa on Scribd Andrews called the crime “one of the largest professional money laundering operations the state has ever seen.” Andrews said the men offered their services to drug dealers across the southeast from whom they would purchase a bunch of cash The men would later allegedly use those proceeds to purchase electronics in China and the Middle East and use those transactions to conceal the illicit source of the money they received “They offer their services to drug dealers across the south east from whom they would purchase large amounts of cash they would then use those drug proceeds to purchase and ship electronics to destinations in China and the Middle East and use those transactions to conceal the illegal source of their funds,” said Andrews.  the men would use encrypted communication platforms such as “WeChat” and “WhatsApp” to communicate and send serial numbers for U.S That would later be used as a verification code for the collection of drug proceeds at a particular location Federal investigators say the defendants used residential properties on Currituck Drive and Rhododendron Street in Sumter to store the money they received but operated out of two unnamed storefronts in Sumter County. The millions of dollars laundered from drugs were traced to the sale of multi-kilogram quantities of fentanyl the defendants and their co-conspirators would use a verification code typically derived from a serial number on a U.S dollar bill as a way to verify their authority to collect drug proceeds Investigators said that a bulk of the cash that derived from drug trafficking was often concealed in bags and packaged in bundles with rubber bands and Saran wrap “They used this drug money to purchase electronic devices which were then re-packaged and shipped to Hong Kong the Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge The Drug Enforcement Administration says one of the seizures listed in the indictment of $177,000 had the potential to purchase 7 kilograms of fentanyl which could kill 3 and a half million people that’s more than half of the population of South Carolina happened at least in or around April 2019 and lasted on or about November 2024 The men were charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering Andrews said he couldn’t comment on whether others will face charged in the investigation Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. 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Midlands man arrested on domestic violence chargeby Alex Kesler (WACH) — A Sumter man has been arrested on a domestic violence charge 40-year-old Andre Jermaine Moses was arrested Thursday morning on a charge of second-degree domestic violence following a report to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a home on Marilyn Avenue where Moses left the scene during their domestic disturbance investigation EMS treated a victim for injuries sustained during the incident and a deputy later found Moses and took him into custody with no conflict Moses was transported to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and later released on a $12,500 bond Show Breaking News BarCloseWeatherPublished: April 29 – Residents of Sumter County have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm riding it out and dealing with the aftermath once it passes [HURRICANE RESOURCES: ClickOrlando.com/Hurricane] News 6 meteorologists work diligently to pinpoint dangerous weather as it approaches and moves through Central Florida making sure residents know when and how their areas will be impacted To receive updates from our team, you can download the free News 6 and News 6 Weather apps by searching WKMG in your app store. Our News 6 Weather app will send push alerts customized to where you live You can also watch News 6 and check ClickOrlando.com for all weather updates County officials also encourage all residents to review their emergency management information at https://sumtercountyfl.gov/718/Emergency-Management including a checklist to help create an emergency kit and contact information for residents to use in the wake of a natural disaster The county also encourages pet owners to create a plan on what to do with their animals in the event of an emergency Officials ask that you keep copies of your pet’s immunization records with your family emergency plan and emergency food so you’re shelter-ready in the event of an evacuation Depending on the severity of the weather and when it’s expected to impact your area some Sumter County shelters will open to welcome residents who need to take shelter Because different weather emergencies call for different responses it’s not guaranteed that all shelters will begin accepting people as soon as there is bad weather Residents should always check with the county for the latest information before heading to any shelter If shelters are open to evacuees, they will be located at one of the designated locations listed here Sumter County will provide shelter for those with special needs. Before staying at a special needs shelter, residents would need to apply for eligibility. Those with special needs or a representative can register with the county ahead of a storm online or via a paper application. Both can be found here County officials ask people to register ahead of time and not wait until a storm is about to hit They reserve the right to cease application processing during any emergency or disaster According to officials, all Sumter County shelters are pet-friendly. You can read more about Sumter County’s emergency pet plans on their emergency management website Sumter County always recommends trying to stick with friends or family in another home at a safe location Those who need to consider evacuations are people in mobile homes people living in low lying and flood prone areas those with special needs and those who do not feel safe by themselves If you choose to evacuate to a shelter provided by the county, please review their list of “must-haves” before arriving SCEM also provides a list of shelters on its website County emergency officials also have a list of emergency numbers for residents to save. They want residents to be aware of their Citizens Information Line, which is only available during a disaster. You can see a list of phone numbers organized by location on the county’s website For more information from the Sumter County Office of Emergency Management on how to plan for disasters or how to get updates when a hurricane is in the forecast, visit sumtercountyfl.gov or call 352-689-4400 For weather updates, tips on how to prepare your home, family and pets ahead of a storm and what to expect during and after one, visit ClickOrlando.com/Hurricane TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGREENVILLE (FOX Carolina) - Richmond Auctions is hosting its Spring Premier Firearms & Sportsman Advertising Auction on Saturday which is open to both online and in-person bidding includes a collection of over 400 firearms and 400 lots of antique outdoor advertising and collectibles Historical items available for bidding also include the following: “We are thrilled to present some very historically significant items at our Premier Firearms Auction on April 25th The inclusion of these items provides an unparalleled opportunity for collectors and history enthusiasts alike to own pieces that shaped our nation’s past These artifacts represent pivotal moments in American history and we are honored to make them available to the public.” Detailed information and high-resolution images of the auction items are available for review on the official Richmond Auctions website with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their official joining with McLeod Health Clarendon “This partnership aligns with our mission of improving the overall health and well-being of the people in the region,” said Rachel Gainey McLeod Health Clarendon Chief Executive Officer “By integrating McLeod Physical Therapy Sumter into our healthcare system this allows for a more seamless continuum of care helping more patients regain mobility manage pain and improve their quality of life.” Sumter Physical Therapy has been a trusted provider in the community for nearly 30 years known for its dedication to personalized treatment and exceptional patient outcomes McLeod Health Clarendon reaffirms its commitment to offering accessible and advanced healthcare services in the Sumter region The information on this site is intended to increase your awareness and understanding of specific health issues and services at McLeod Health It should not be used for diagnosis or as a substitute for health care by your physician 33 Augusta University men's tennis team earned a dominant 7-0 victory over USC Sumter on Saturday afternoon at the Newman Tennis Center The Jaguars improve to 12-6 on the season with the sweep Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 4/14/2025 4:45:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said a vulnerable man who went missing on Friday has been found went missing after leaving his home on Lakeside Drive at around 6 p.m His disappearance was particularly concerning to his family because of head trauma he suffered and medication he was taking SCSO said they were pleased to announce he was found safe Monday morning Bison who are changing the world to make it a better place right now and for future generations Howard University alumna Sunny Sumter (BA ’94) has become a pivotal figure in Washington, D.C.’s cultural scene as the president and CEO of the DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) Originally the “Duke Ellington Jazz Festival,” the five-day event was founded in 2004 by renowned jazz producer Charles Fishman The nonprofit service organization was established to present jazz-related cultural and educational programming in Washington aiming to “introduce students and adults from all walks of life to jazz.”  The first festival kicked off on September 28 with events and programming happening in various venues throughout the city and has grown tremendously over the past 20 years including its annual JazzFest; a year-round education program; the Charles Fishman Embassy Series which showcases emerging and established global artists; and the DCJazzPrix the international emerging band competition that began in 2016 Joining the organization in 2008, Sumter served as the organization’s executive director starting in 2010, overseeing signature programming before being promoted to lead DCJF in 2021 the festival has continued to evolve into a cornerstone of the city's artistic community earning accolades such as the DC Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence This year, Sumter is being honored with the Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement Her journey into the world of jazz was heavily influenced by her time at Howard University she credits Howard with instilling in her a  sense of confidence and self-awareness “I learned my confidence at Howard University,” she said. “What is really important and unique about Howard is that you really learn about yourself I walked away confident that I could step into the workplace and just be myself Sumter was the first in her family to graduate from college Sumter worked hard to score well on the SAT.  but I scored well on the SAT,” she recalled. “So that's what got me in Sumter initially enrolled at Howard University as an accounting major at her father’s suggestion He believed it would equip her with essential entrepreneurial skills I auditioned and I got into the voice program,” she said. “My dad said What are you going to do with a voice degree?’” Yet another change would come when was talking to a mentor who helped her discover the university’s music business degree program in the College of Fine Arts do you know we have a music business degree program right here in Fine Arts?’ And I said I had no idea.’ So that was an easy switch for me.” Beyond her administrative prowess, Sumter is an accomplished vocalist and arts advocate She has performed on both national and international stages and served as the host of “Jazz Central” on the BET network Her contributions to the arts have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Heroes Award and the Sitar Arts Center Visionary Award. She is also a recipient of a Howard University Benny Award which honors distinguished achievements in jazz Our public relations team can connect you with faculty experts and answer questions about Howard University news and events McLeod Health Clarendon is pleased to announce the addition of Sumter Physical Therapy to its network enhancing rehabilitation services for patients in Sumter County and surrounding areas This partnership aims to improve access to high-quality physical and occupational therapy ensuring that individuals recovering from injuries pain and other conditions receive expert care close to home As a department of McLeod Health Clarendon Sumter Physical Therapy will now be known as McLeod Physical Therapy Sumter gaining access to a collaborative network of healthcare professionals further strengthening its commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation The clinic will continue to provide specialized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs at its current location: 1185 Wilson Hall Road McLeod Health Clarendon reaffirms its commitment to offering accessible and advanced healthcare services in the in the Sumter region A woman riding a motorcycle was airlifted from the scene of a crash in Sumter County The 52-year-old Bushnell woman was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle at about 1:30 p.m Thursday on County Road 48 at Lowery Street near a Circle K in Bushnell and had a green light when an 82-year-old Floral City man driving a Saturn Ion had a blinking yellow light and made a U-turn directly into the path of the motorcycle according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol Her motorcycle struck the right side of the vehicle The woman was thrown from her motorcycle and she hit the right side of the vehicle before she landed on the pavement She was flown by helicopter from the scene of the crash as a trauma alert The accident shut down traffic in the area during the investigation