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Suspect Wanted in Burglary / Grand Larceny
August 18, 2010

Ruby Nell Andrews, 56, wanted on a Magistrate Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on a DUI charge is now also wanted for Burglary 1st and Grand Larceny warrants related to the theft of a vehicle. Investigator's have information to believe Andrews has left the State of South Carolina and is in Mississippi. There have been reports from Mississippi that Andrews is still in possession of the 2003 Cadillac, valued at $8000.

Suspect Turns Himself In

August 18, 2010

Stephen Edward Hannah, 26, of North Augusta, turned himself in to authorities on August 17th. Hannah is

charged with Obstructing Justice in the July 30th Burglary / Shooting on Hayes Drive, in Edgefield County.

Two others, Gladys M. Hicks, and David Z. Banks are still wanted in the incident.

Three More Wanted in July 30 Shooting

August 13, 2010

Additional warrants have been issued related to a Burglary / Shooting that occurred on July 30th on Hayes Dr. The following subjects are wanted by the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office:

Stephen Edward Hannah, 26, of 204 Oakhurst Dr.,

North Augusta, SC 29860, charged on

warrant # J607315 for Obstructing Justice.

Gladys Mims Hicks, 42, of 551 Cherry Ave.,

North Augusta, SC 29841, charged on

warrant # J607314 for Obstructing Justice.

David Zachary Banks, 22, of 127 Chalet North Ct.,

North Augusta, SC 29841, charged on

warrant # J607318 for Receiving Stolen Goods.

Additional Arrest Made in July 30 Shooting

August 12, 2010

This morning, Investigators arrested Michael A. Jones, 28, of Edgefield Rd., Trenton. Jones has been booked and charged with Obstructing Justice related to the July 30 Robbery / Shooting on Hayes Drive. It is noted that Jones did turn himself in to authorities at the Edgefield County Detention Center.

Armed Robbery Suspect Apprehended

August 5, 2010

Maurice Deantre Williams, 22, has been apprehended in an April Armed Robbery. Deputies, after receiving tips on Williams'location, performed surveillance on two possible locations during the night, resulting in his arrest. Williams is charged with the Armed Robbery of a Trenton convenience store April 24, 2010.

Two Arrested in Connection with July 30 Shooting

August 5, 2010

TheEdgefield County Sheriff's Office has arrested the following individuals in connection with the

shooting incident at 21 Hayes Drive that occured on July 30^th. Daniel Wayne Reynolds, 26, of 1068 Hwy 25 North, Edgefield, charged with 1^st degree burglary. John David Keplinger, 19, of 508 Mcreight Road,

Johnston, charged with 1^st degree burglary. Both are currently being held in the Edgefield County Detention Center without bond. More arrests and charges are expected in the case. The case is still currently under investigation.

Two Wanted in June Armed Robbery

July 26, 2010

Nearly a month of investigating has resulted in the issuing of warrants related to the June 30th Armed Robbery of the Pit Stop on Hwy 25 South. Arrest Warrants for David Jevelle Maple (21) and Donta Shir-James Glover (18), both of Aiken,SC, have been issued alledging the two entered the Pit Stop, armed with a handgun, and did take approximately $600 in cash. Anyone with information of the location of these two suspects,

please call 803-637-5337 or 803-278-1625. You may remain anonymous.

Edgefield Man Arrested After Two Chases

July 6, 2010

The Johnston Sports Club was the scene of a driver striking at least two pedestrians, damaging the building, hitting another vehicle and then leading Sheriff’s Deputies and Edgefield Police on a chase. After crashing the brown truck, 23-year-old Jason Booth, of Edgefield, was able to escape capture early Friday morning. After making contact with the family, Booth agreed to turn himself in by 4 pm Friday. Instead, Booth allegedly used his father’s car and fled leading to another chase across the county that ended in North Augusta. Booth was spotted headed southbound on Highway 25 on the four-lane and refused to stop for an Edgefield

County Sheriff’s Deputy. The chase continued into Aiken County and then into the City of North Augusta. Stop-sticks were used to flatten the tires of the car Booth was driving and he was taken into custody

around 4:30 Friday afternoon. After being arrested he reportedly kicked the “back window” out of a Deputy’s patrol car. Booth was then placed in a transport van offered by North Augusta Police and transported to the Edgefield County Detention Center for booking on several outstanding warrants and is being held for additional charges.

Booth is currently being held at the Edgefield County jail facing a multitude of charges including two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, malicious injury to property, leaving the scene of an accident with bodily injury, fail to stop for blue lights and siren, driving under suspension for DUI, and a host of other charges. (Information courtesy of Edgefielddaily.com)

Citizen Advisory on Mail / Phone Scams

June 24, 2010

Recently, there have been several reports from Edgefield County citizens that involve Mail and / Phone Scams.

The mail scam involves a citizen receiving a letter in the mail with a Canadian stamp. Inside the envelope is a typed letter and a check informing the citizen that he or she has won a prize. The check is allegedly to pay the taxes on the prize. When the citizen deposits the check or receives cash, the check eventually is found to be fraudulent and the citizen is responsible for paying back the bank the entire amount. The phone scam involves a person reporting to be a US Marshall, stating that the citizen has won a sweepstakes. This person leaves voicemail messages reletlessly to have the citizen return the call to obtain personal information to claim the prize. Both of the above scams were reported and no harm was done to the citizens. Citizens are encouraged to report any and all scams of these nature to the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office or your local police department. DO NOT deposit or cash the suspicious check and DO NOT give out personal information over the phone.

Wanted Man Arrested for Receiving Stolen Property

June 22, 2010

Willie Dublin, 25, of Edgefield, was arrested on a warrant for receiving stolen  property during

a traffic stop after  the lead investigator in the case observed Dublin driving near the courthouse late Monday afternoon. Dublin was transported to the Edgefield County Detention Center and processed.

Two Charged with Attempting to Steal Trailer

June 22, 2010

Eddie Smith, Jr. and Chance Garrett Smith were arrested and charged with Grand Larceny after attempting to steal  a utility trailer valued at $1100, from a residence on Currytown Road on June 18th. A teen at the

residence confronted the suspects with a bat. The teen was able to identify the suspects and their vehicle. Eddie and Chance Smith were taken into custody without incident on June 21st, mid-afternoon.

Man Charged with Damaging Patrol Vehicle

June 11, 2010

A Trenton, SC man, being transported the the detention center for Criminal Domestic Violence 3rd offense, has also been charged  with Resisting Arrest and

Malicious Injuryto Property after breaking out the patrol vehicle

window and escaping, while the vehicle was moving. The Sheriff's Office Bloodhound Team was dispatched and Robert Lee Crawford, 36, was subsequently captured. He is currently awaiting a bond hearing.

Three Arrested in Armed Robberies

June 1, 2010

Sunday morning at approximately 7:30am Corderral D. Stallings (20, above left), John F. Hall (21, above right), and a 16 year old juvenile entered Dodges Convenience Store on Augusta Rd, pointed a shotgun at employees, and demanded money. The above suspects took cash and cigarettes before leaving the store. Edgefield County Deputies were alerted to the suspect vehicle description and attempted to stop the vehicle on Hwy 25 South. The chase resulted in the capture of the suspects in Beech Island, SC. Aiken County and Richmond County Deputies were also involved in the chase. The two adults have been booked into the Edgefield County Detention Center and the juvenile, who is charged as an adult, was transported to DJJ in Columbia, SC.

Sheriff's Deputies Discover Meth Lab

May 10, 2010

Saturday afternoon, a distubance call let to the discovery of a meth lab in Trenton. Deputies were dispatched to the Crossroads Motel reference a disturbance between a male and female. After talking to the female deputies were attmpting to talk to the male, who ran into the nearby wooded area. Deputies observed materials used for meth cooking through the open door of the motel room. The female was taken into custody and a search for the male was unsuccessful. A Hazmat Team was called in to decontaminate the motel room, due to the dangerous nature of the chemicals involved. The male, identified as Kenneth Charles Looney, 35, is now wanted by the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office (Looney also has charges in Lexington County of the same nature).

Sheriff's Office Offers Online Employment Application

May 7, 2010

The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office has added an Employment Application Link on the left side of this page. There is a pdf application that can be printed and then filled out by hand. The application must be signed before being submitted.

County-Wide Drug Sweep Nets 13 Arrests

March 28, 2010

A joint law enforcement operation consisting of officers from the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office, Johnston Police Department, Edgefield Police Department, South Carolina Department of Pardon, Parole and Probation Services, and the North Augusta Department of Public Safety K9 Unit swept through Edgefield County Friday afternoon, March 26, to remove drug dealers from the streets. A total of 13 arrests were made consisting of 11 drug related, one Magistrate Bench Warrant, and one parole violation. Edgefield County Law Enforcement will continue to combat the war on drugs.

Those arrested were:

Albert Davis (Edgefield)

Kenneth Peterson, 29 (Edgefield) Leroy Moore, Jr., 55 (Edgefield)

Allen Dukes (Johnston)

Freddie Mathis, 41 (Johnston)

Mack Surry, 31 (Edgefield)

Carl Gordon (Edgefield)

Ciera Hayworth, 22 (Trenton)

Kevin Woodward, 29 (Trenton), Victoria Hydrick, 60 (N. Augusta) Crooze Watkins, 22 (Johnston)

Derrick Washington, 30 (Johnston), Cassandra Robinson, 25 (N. Augusta)

Suspected Shooter in Johnston and Edgefield Incidents Arrested in Florida

March 1, 2010

Edward Fargo McKenzie, wanted in connection with two local shootings has been arrested in Palm Beach County, Fl. McKenzie was wanted by Johnston PD on two charges (Assault with Intent to Kill; Discharging Firearms into Dwelling) stemming from an incident on August 13, 2009 when he allegedly fired a weapon at a crowd of people in the May Street Apartments area. Two days later, McKenzie allegedly shot a male victim in the lower back with a handgun, in the Town of Edgefield. Edgefield PD authorities obtained a warrant for Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill. When arrested in Florida, McKenzie was in possession of a handgun, reported stolen in Aiken, SC.It is unknown at this time if or when Edward Fargo Mckenzie will be transported back to Edgefield County, due to his current charges in Palm Beach County, Fl.

Aguinaga Brothers Apprehended in Charleston

February 24, 2010

Working on tips  from a resident of the Charleston, SC area, Edgefield authorities collaborated with Charleston area law enforcement to arrest Noe and Marcos Aguinaga, wanted for Grand Larceny, stemming from an incident in November 2009. Noe Aguinaga, 26, was arrested without incident during a traffic stop around 3:30pm by a Deputy with the North Charleston Sheriff's Office. Edgefield authorities then contacted the Charleston County Sheriff's Office with information on the whereabouts of Marcos Aguinaga, 23. The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office was notified at 8:00pm that Marcos was in custody. Arrangements are being made to return both subjects to the Edgefield County Detention Center.

Two from Most Wanted Lists Arrested

January 8, 2010

Jeremy Simpkins, on the Most Wanted List for Failure to Stop for a Bluelight,was arrested on January 7th. Simpkins is also wanted in Richmond County, Ga. for traffic related incidents. Albert Hardy, on the Family Court Most

Wanted List for Failure to Pay Child Support, was taken into custody January 5th. Hardy was listed on the FC Most Wanted due top being behind in child support in excess of $20,000.

Suspect in July 2009 Burglary Arrested

January 4, 2010

Richard Dean Williams, 20, of 5 Yates Lane in Trenton, was arrested December 31 on multiple charges stemming from a burglary in Trenton that occurred on July 7, 2009. During the burglary, two handguns, a cell phone, a wallet, three credit cards, a drivers license, and $150.00 in cash, all belonging to the victim. Williams is charged with one count of Burglary - First Degree, one count of Breaking into a Motor Vehicle, and 2 counts of Simple Larceny. Williams is currently being held with NO BOND.

Family Court Bench Warrant Served

January 4, 2009

Donna Norbits, 39, wanted for Failure to Appear in Family Court for Child Support since August 2009, was arrested on January 2, 2010. Norbits will remain in custody until

the next scheduled Family Court.

Productive Weekend for Serving Warrants

November 10, 2009

Sheriff's Deputies located three subjects wanted on Family Court Bench Warrants for Failing to Pay Child Support. Those arrested were: Dexter Williams, 22, Christopher Weaver, 27, and Lattice Blocker, 36. Blocker was also served with a Magistrates Bench Warrant for Failing to Comply with Sentence.

A convicted Sex Offender, wanted for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender - 2nd offense, was served. George Arthur Whitmore, 40, turned himself in to authorities Sunday night.

A subject on the Edgefield County Sheriff's Most Wanted list for Narcotics charges was arrested late Sunday night in Columbia County, Ga. Edgefield County Sheriff's Office Investigator's received a citizens tip Sunday afternoon that Steven Gregory Mann, 22, was at an apartment complex in Columbia County. After enlisting the help of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Mann was in custody by 9:00pm at the Columbia County Detention Center, awaiting extradition to Edgefield County.

Two persons wanted on Magistrate Bench Warrants have been arrested. Martha Marie Lovett, 37, and Rosa Nance, 54, were taken into custody over the weekend. Lovett was on the Most Wanted list.

Paul M. Greene, 26, wanted on five traffic related warrants, turned himself in to authorities Sunday, November 9th. Greene was also on the Most Wanted list.

Family Court Bench Warrant Most Wanted Page Added (click)

October 28, 2009

A link to the Family Court Bench Warrant Most Wanted is now located within the Warrants link. The subjects on the Family Court Most Wanted page are listed in the order of their total arrears (the total amount they owe, greatest to least) on child support orders. The Family Court Warrant List will be updated soon with those arrears added.

Suspect On Most Wanted List Arrested in Lincolnton, Ga

October 12, 2009

Working on an anonymous tip, Edgefield County authorities contacted Lincolnton Police on Friday, requesting help in arresting Michael Lewis, 53, on an outstanding warrant for Possession of Cocaine,

stemming from a 2007 traffic stop. Lewis was taken into custody this morning, waived extradition, and was transported to the Edgefield County Detention Center by 4:30pm, and is now awaiting bond.

Five Suspects Picked Up on Warrants Over Weekend

October 12, 2009

Over the weekend, five (5) warrants from the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office Warrant List were served. The warrants consisted of one Family Court Bench Warrant, 3 Edgefield County Criminal Warrants, and an outstanding warrant from Columbia County, Ga.

Media Coverage Leads to Surrender of Burglary Suspect

October 10, 2008

Glen Richard Hester, AKA Richard Glen Hester, 49, surrendered to investigators at the Edgefield County

Sheriff's Office late Friday afternoon October 9th. Hester is charged with Burglary(2nd Degree) and Grand Larceny. Hester also has an outstandingwarrant in Columbia County, Ga for Failure to Appear in court.

Family Court Warrants Added to Warrant List

September 29, 2009

The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office Warrant List has been updated to include all Family Court Bench Warrants bringing the total number of outstanding warrants to 467. Approximately 20 warrants have been served or recalled since September 23rd. The recalled warrants have been due to Fraudulent Check warrant restitution being paid, after defendants viewed the Warrant List.

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Another on the Most Wanted List Apprehended

September 24, 2009

Bruce Aaron Gordon, Jr., wanted on Drug Possession charges, was arrested without incident at his home on September 22. An Edgefield County Road Patrol Deputy was attempting warrant service, when Gordon answered the door.

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Armed Robbery Suspect Now in Custody from August 2008 Incident

September 22, 2009

Gregory Cornelius Madison, 21, wanted in the Armed Robbery of a citizen in Trenton, SC in August 2008 was apprehended by the Aiken Highway Patrol the evening of September 21st,

2009. Madison is currently being held at the Edgefield County Detention Center with a combined bond of $31,000 for

charges of Criminal Consriracy, Armed Robbery, and Petit Larceny.

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Sheriff calls on citizens to help stop latest rash of larcenies

To all Citizens, we need your help again. Due to an increase in the number of larcenies spread throughout Edgefield County, Sheriff Adell Dobey is again asking citizens to be on the look out for any suspicious activity happening in or around their neighborhoods.

Since the arrest of suspected burglar Robert Anthony Webber in June of 2009, there have been thirteen reported burglaries and thirty-four larcenies, including five burglaries and eleven larcenies in the month of August alone. The types of property stolen has included: vehicles, utility trailers, generators, golf carts, lawn movers, ATV’s, tools, jewelry, electronics, farm equipment (tractors and backhoes), and cash.

The majority of these larcenies are not the result of house break-ins. These larcenies have been occurring in yards, unlocked garages, barns, carports, on farmland, storage buildings, and at weekend residences. Give of the larcenies were the result of automobile break-ins. Please take steps necessary to secure your property, when it is not in use. Do not leave any items of value visible in your vehicles. Regularly check on other properties that you may own or lease, as well as pond houses and weekend residences, take all necessary steps to protect yourself, family and property.

With the limited amount of manpower, deputies patrolling the county cannot be everywhere at one time. To address this problem, Sheriff Dobey is again asking extra deputies to work overtime to increase patrols in the county, during this outbreak of larcenies. The Sheriff’s office is committed to protecting the property of Edgefield County citizens.

On August 21st, a witness gave the Sheriff’s office a description of a vehicle speeding from the witness’s property, on Little Lane, North Augusta, with a stolen concrete mixer. The vehicle was described as a mid 90’s Dodge Caravan, green in color, pulling a utility trailer.

Please, if you see anything the least bit suspicious, such as a vehicle driving slowing through your neighborhood, parked on the side of the road, especially close to a house, making repeated trips through your neighborhood, or any vehicle pulling a utility trailer loaded with property that appears suspicious, don’t hesitate in calling the Sheriff’s office. You may remain anonymous if you wish, as all information and tips are investigated. You are the first line of defense in these types of crimes. You are our eyes and ears and we need your help. Be observant and get as many details as you can about the vehicle, such as the color, type, year, tag number, director of travel, and a description of the person or persons in the vehicle. This is all the information we need to work together.

When calling 911 from a cellular phone, please be aware that we may not receive all of the calls due to your location and the location of the cellular towers. If you are in the Aiken, North Augusta, or McCormick areas, your call may transfer to those counties. If you are unsure, please dial 803-637-5337 or 803-278-1625. Please program these numbers in your cellular phone.

If anyone has any questions, comments, information about these crimes, or any crime, you are asked to call the Sheriff’s office. Again, anyone calling may remain anonymous and thank you for your help.

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