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10/10/2016

CREDIT: Georgia Sheepdogs LE Only

And now for some GOOD news. This is Harris County Deputy Jamie White and his wife, who is a medic with Harris County EMS. As many of you know, Jamie was shot in the face during a traffic stop last Saturday. He has been released from the hospital and is now home, continuing to heal from his wounds. Deputy White, in my opinion, has exemplified the "Warrior mindset". He refused to give up, refused to die and is alive and well. God Speed Jamie White, we're behind you, brother.

10/10/2016

Interested in the permitting that will allow a bottled water company to pump nearly 500,000 gallons of water out of Sumter County each day? Read the most current story in the July 21 edition of the Sumter County Times, on news stands now.

10/10/2016

Shelter to open 5 p.m. Friday

Sumter County emergency officials, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will open an emergency shelter Friday in preparation for Hurricane Matthew.

The shelter will open at 5 p.m. at Crestwood High School, 2000 Oswego Highway, and will remain open until further notice.

Although it is unclear what effect the storm will have on our area city, county and state agencies are preparing for the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds that could affect residents and others who have traveled to Sumter County from the coast.

Anyone seeking shelter should bring the following:

 -- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
 -- Clothing and bedding, such as a sleeping bag, blankets and pillows
 -- Prescription medications and medical devices and supplies
 Toiletries
 -- Important documentation, including contacts information for relatives, physicians, insurance information, etc.
 -- Cell phones and chargers, battery powered flashlights

For information, contact the Sumter County Office of Emergency Management at (803) 436-2158.

10/10/2016

Meet Your School Resource Officer

Sr. Cpl. Latisha Geter has been in Law Enforcement 9 years and 3 months having served all of her time with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office starting out in Codes Enforcement.

Geter said she has been around law enforcement for most of her life.

“My late sister-in-law Marjorie Baker Billie was jail administrator for the Newberry County Sheriff's Office working under Sheriff Lee Foster. My cousins, former Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputy Kelly and officer Davis with the Sumter Police Department along with the Duke brothers who were schoolmates were others whom I watched.”

Geter said she decided to follow in their footsteps.

“It became my desire to follow in their footsteps to protect, serve and be an advocate for the safety of others,” she said. “I have a passion of helping others and I love working with children and youth.”

In her spare time Geter is actively involved in her church and community, mentoring children, coaching, singing, traveling, spending time with family, resting and enjoying life.

10/10/2016

James Scott, age 26, was sworn in today as one of Sumter County Sheriff’s Office newest Deputies. Scott is a 2008 high school graduate of Eufaula High School, Eufaula, Alabama. Scott served in the United States Navy from 2008 to 2011. Scott attended the Georgia Police Academy at SGTC where he graduated in May of 2015. Scott worked as a Police Officer with the GSW Police Department before joining the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Scott will spend the next three and one-half months in the Field Training Program before being assigned to the Sheriff’s Road Patrol Division. Congratulations Deputy James Scott.

10/10/2016

In more affluent districts, local property tax revenue makes a big difference for schools. But in rural Sumter County, which is mostly farms and timberland, there isn’t much to tax. It’s also hard to raise rates on what is there.

25/09/2016

$5,000 reward being offered in murder case

On Saturday, October 17, 2015, at approximately 8:30 P.M., Rhea Moore was spending time with her family and friends at a social event in the community of Royal in Sumter County, Florida.
Rhea was shot and killed.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the community to help identify the person(s) responsible for Rhea's death.
Rhea is pictured here.

25/09/2016

Sumter County deputies arrested 36 people as part of a drug sting called "Operation Smackdown."

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