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Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans gather to celebrate the birth of our nation. We light fireworks, wave flags, and proudly honor the freedoms won in 1776. But […]
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Visits South Carolina FOP
When elected officials want to hear directly from law enforcement, they turn to the Fraternal Order of Police. That principle was on full display during our recent Board of Directors […]
FOP’s National Influence on Full Display
This month, the Fraternal Order of Police once again demonstrated why it remains the most respected voice for law enforcement in the United States. National FOP President Patrick Yoes, along […]
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Key dates are set for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office special election. Early voting for the primary begins July 21, with Election Day on August 5. Runoff voting, if necessary, follows in August, and the special election concludes November 4. Every vote matters.
FOX Carolina News breaks down the candidates running for Spartanburg County Sheriff, including one-on-one interviews with each of them to help You Decide 2025.
Voters’ Guide: Candidates for Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
Today, we remember Marion County Sheriff’s Office-South Carolina Deputy Elias Grantham, Pickens County SC’s Magistrate Constable Columbus W. Jones, and South Carolina Highway Patrol Corporal Kenneth Jeffrey Johnson.
On this date in 1864, Deputy Grantham was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to Charleston.
On this date in 1904, Constable Columbus Jones was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant near Kay’s Mill.
On this date in 2002, Corporal Kenneth Johnson was shot and killed while conducting a holiday weekend public safety checkpoint in Berkeley County at 2:15 am.
A suspect aimed a gun at law enforcement officers during a pursuit in York County. The situation could have ended in tragedy, but no officers were injured. When officers are faced with deadly threats, their actions must be swift and decisive. We are thankful for their safety and their commitment to protecting the community.
SLED will now investigate the incident.
Woman took aim at deputies, shot by Rock Hill police officer, sheriff’s office reports
Today, we remember South Carolina State Constable John Bunon Amaker and Dispensary Constable Cotesworth Pinckney Fishburne.
On this date in 1927, State Constable J.B. Amaker was shot and killed as he raided a still with other state constables and federal prohibition officers in Horry County, near the Marion County line.
On this date in 1909, Dispensary Constable Pinckney Fishburne and Deputy Dispensary Constable John Altman were shot and killed in Ravenel, South Carolina, while attempting to stop a man from taking a keg of contraband whiskey from the town’s railroad station. Constable Fishburne died of his wound approximately one hour later. Deputy Constable Altman was transported to a hospital in Charleston, where he died three days later.
Tribute to Fallen Officers
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason was shot and killed while responding to a call on Old Timers Court in Darlington County. At 1:30 a.m., Deputy Mason and...
Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay
Deputy Sheriff Nate Ansay was killed in a vehicle crash on State Highway 301 in Effingham around 4:20 p.m. Deputy Ansay was traveling northbound on...
K9 Bum I
K9 Bumi was shot and killed while apprehending a juvenile fleeing from a stolen car after a short pursuit. At 2:30 a.m., deputies pursued a stolen...
K9 Kodak
K9 Kodak succumbed to injuries he sustained while tracking a fleeing suspect on October 5, 2024. A driver in a stolen vehicle fled from deputies in...
K9 Mikka
K9 Mikka died after her handler's patrol car caught fire during an intense shootout with a wanted subject along Una Road, near Ashland-Stokes Bridge...
K9 Wick
K9 Wick was struck and killed by a vehicle while pursuing the suspect of a stolen vehicle around 1:00 a.m. Richland County deputies attempted to...
K9 Coba
K9 Coba was shot and killed while officers attempted to arrest a fugitive on Gravel Road in Prosperity. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division...
Deputy Sheriff Jacob Eric Salrin
Deputy Sheriff Jacob Salrin was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Bluff Road and Windy Drive. His patrol car collided with a...
K9 Rico
K9 Rico was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an attempted murder suspect. On Tuesday, September 27, 2023, deputies with the Charleston...
Police Officer Matthew Hare
Police Officer Matthew Hare was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near the 2000 block of East Main Street while attempting to pull a suicidal...
Officer Miguel Cano
Officer Miguel Cano was killed in a vehicle crash at Bristol Parkway north of Green Valley Circle in Culver City, California, at 12:30 a.m. Officer...
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason was shot and killed while responding to a call on Old Timers Court in Darlington County. At 1:30 a.m., Deputy Mason and...
Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes
Detention Officer Francisco Flattes was shot and killed by a federal inmate at the Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital at 3990 E. U.S. Highway 64 Alt...
Police Officer Kendall Corder
Police Officer Kendall Corder succumbed to gunshot wounds he received when he was ambushed at North 24th Place and West Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee...
Undersheriff Brandon Gaede
Undersheriff Brandon Gaede was shot and killed while arresting a subject at 899 1st Street in Phillipsburg around 9:28 p.m. After receiving a call...
Sergeant Shiou Deng
Sergeant Shiou Deng was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of...
Police Officer Gabriel Facio
Police Officer Gabriel Facio died six days after being shot in the face by a driver who had been pulled over for brandishing a gun in a road-rage...
Lieutenant Eddie Mays
Lieutenant Eddie Mays suffered a fatal heart attack while arresting a man during a domestic call on West Crumb Avenue in Bernie at 4:53 p.m. The...
Police Officer Krystal Rivera
Police Officer Krystal Rivera was shot and killed during a confrontation with an armed subject. While on routine patrol at 9:50 p.m., officers...
Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros
Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros succumbed to gunshot wounds he received during a traffic stop on Jordan Street at 10:55 p.m. on May 26, 2025. When...
