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crime6 days ago•21 min saved

SLED Charges Three Men in 2018 Sexual Assault Case Named by Rep. Nancy Mace

Three men accused by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a 2025 House speech have been arrested and charged with sex crimes related to a 2018 incident. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged John Osborne, Patrick Bryant, and Eric Bowman following an investigation that began in 2023. The charges stem from an alleged assault on an incapacitated woman at a Sullivan’s Island home. All three men posted bail after bond hearings on October 14, 2026.

via Post and Courier|

#charleston #crime #nancy-mace

crime-and-law6 days ago•22 min saved

SLED Charges Three Men in 2018 Sexual Assault Case Named by Rep. Nancy Mace

South Carolina law enforcement has charged three men with sex crimes related to a 2018 incident involving an intoxicated woman, a case previously highlighted by Rep. Nancy Mace. The suspects were arrested on October 14, 2026, following an investigation that began in December 2023. While three individuals face charges for assault and voyeurism, a fourth man named by Mace in 2025 was not charged.

via AP News|

#crime-and-law #criminal-charges #nancy-mace

crime-and-courts6 days ago•17 min saved

SLED Charges Three Men in 2018 Sexual Assault Case Named by Rep. Nancy Mace

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has filed charges against three men accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman in 2018. The suspects, John Douglas Osborne, Brendan Patrick Bryant, and Eric Bernard Bowman, were arrested on October 14, 2026, following an investigation that began in December 2023. U.S. Representative Nancy Mace had publicly accused these individuals and a fourth man during a speech on the House floor in February 2025. While three men face charges for assault and voyeurism, the fourth man named by Mace, Brian Musgrave, was not charged. The case stems from an incident at a Sullivan's Island home where the victim was allegedly incapacitated by alcohol.

via FITSNews|

#crime-and-courts #nancy-mace #sexual-assault

local4 months ago•24 min saved

Body found in Lexington resembles missing Elena Moore, investigation underway

Authorities in Lexington, SC say a body found in the Berkshire subdivision resembles Elena Moore, the 39‑year‑old missing woman; the coroner will identify the deceased and SLED is investigating, with Moore last seen on June 11 near a Planet Fitness and later in a Publix parking lot as search efforts continued.

via WLOS|

#body-found #elena-moore #lexington

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Summerville Police Incidents: SLED Investigates Shooting and Altercation at Chick-fil-A

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Summerville, where one person has died and an off-duty Summerville Police officer has been injured with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near the Chick-fil-A on North Main Street, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence and road closures. Details are still forthcoming as the investigation continues.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#crime #investigation #officer-involved-shooting

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Former SC Deputies Arrested for Misconduct and Fake Emergency Calls

Three Chesterfield County Sheriff’s deputies in South Carolina face felony and misconduct charges, including criminal conspiracy and breach of peace, after allegedly making prank phone calls to other law enforcement agencies reporting hoax emergencies. The deputies surrendered to SLED agents and are free on no-cash bonds awaiting trial. If convicted, they could face fines and imprisonment. The sheriff suspended the deputies and refused to comment, while SLED completed its investigation and provided details of the allegations.

via Fox 46 Charlotte|

#chesterfield-county #crime #misconduct

crimeinvestigation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Investigation Underway for Officer-Involved Shooting Incident at Spartanburg Methodist College"

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the coroner are currently investigating an undisclosed incident at Spartanburg Methodist College. Multiple law enforcement vehicles have been reported on the campus. Details of the incident have not been provided in the snippet, but the presence of SLED indicates a serious matter is under scrutiny.

via WECT|

##campusincident #crimeinvestigation

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Inside the Alex Murdaugh Murder Case: Lead Investigators Reveal Insights

Lead investigators from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) share insights into the Alex Murdaugh murder case in an exclusive interview with Dateline NBC. Special Agent Britt Dove recalls the moment he heard Alex Murdaugh's voice on a video found on the victim's cell phone, which provided crucial evidence for his murder conviction. SLED Special Agent David Owen reveals that Alex thanked him for "doing" his job after being accused of killing his wife and son. The interviews are part of a two-hour Dateline special, "The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation," airing on Friday. Murdaugh has appealed his conviction and requested a new trial based on allegations of jury tampering.

via Greenville News|

#alex-murdaugh #crime #dateline-nbc

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Shootout in South Carolina: Trooper's Pursuit Ends in Tragedy

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a shootout involving a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper in Pickens County. The incident began with a traffic stop that turned into a chase after the driver with a broken headlight refused to pull over. The pursuit ended on a dirt road, where the driver, identified as Brian Dustin Shumway, fired shots at the trooper. The trooper returned fire, resulting in Shumway's death. The trooper was not injured, and SLED is conducting an investigation into the case.

via WYFF4 Greenville|

#crime #investigation #shootout

crime3 years ago•6 min saved

Investigation underway after deputy-involved shooting during hostage situation in Spartanburg County

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a shooting involving a deputy in Spartanburg County. No further details have been released at this time.

via WYFF4 Greenville|

#crime #deputy #investigation

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Shootings Reported in Laurens and Greer, South Carolina

Deputies responded to a shooting at a birthday party in the 10000 block area of Highway 221 South in Laurens County, South Carolina, where at least three people were shot. Law enforcement, including SLED, is currently investigating the incident.

via WSPA 7News|

#crime #investigation #laurens-county

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Stephen Smith's Body Exhumed and Reexamined in Connection to Murdaugh Murder Case

The body of Stephen Smith, a Hampton County teen whose death was recently declared a homicide, was exhumed and examined this weekend. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division re-opened the case in June 2021, and Stephen's family launched an online fundraiser for his body to be independently exhumed and examined. After the new autopsy, Stephen’s body was put back into his grave. No suspects have ever been officially named in the teen’s death, but the Murdaugh family name comes up several times in investigative files.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#autopsy #crime #exhumation

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Insights and Details Emerge in Stephen Smith Death Probe

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has assigned additional agents to investigate the mysterious 2015 death of Stephen Smith, a high school classmate of Buster Murdaugh, in the wake of Alex Murdaugh's conviction. Smith's death was initially ruled a hit-and-run, but investigators have challenged that determination. The Murdaugh family name has come up in connection with the case, but none of them have been charged. Smith's mother plans to use crowdfunding to petition for an independent autopsy, and attorney Eric Bland is helping with the case.

via TODAY|

#crime #homicide-investigation #murdaugh-family

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

SLED declares Stephen Smith's 2015 death a homicide, family seeks fresh probe.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has declared the death of Stephen Smith, who was found dead on a rural road in 2015, a homicide after eight years of being proclaimed a highway vehicular manslaughter. Smith's mother, Sandy Smith, who has been waiting for this news for almost eight years, is elated and in shock. SLED and Bland Richter LLP are working together to investigate the case and have committed to sharing information and resources. The investigation is ongoing, and SLED officials are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.

via Greenville News|

#bland-richter #crime #homicide

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Stephen Smith's Death Ruled Homicide, Family and Lawyers Speak Out.

Attorneys representing the family of Stephen Smith, a Hampton County teen found dead on the side of the road in 2015, announced that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has ruled his death as a homicide. The family launched an online fundraiser to have Smith's body independently exhumed and examined, which has raised over $80,000. The Murdaugh family name comes up several times in investigative files, but no suspects have ever been officially named in the teen's death. SLED has not yet commented on the ruling.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#crime #exhumation #homicide