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Man sentenced to 17 years for DUI crash that killed two bikers

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; March 22, 2019 — A Greenwood man will spend the next 17 years in prison after pleading guilty Friday morning to two counts of felony DUI in connection to a 2017 incident that cost two Greenwood men their … Continue reading →

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Repeat offender gets maximum sentence after shooting at Abbeville deputy

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Admin

Abbeville, S.C.; March 13, 2019 – A repeat offender who shot at an Abbeville County deputy during a traffic stop will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the incident Wednesday afternoon at … Continue reading →

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Solicitor’s Office distributes toys to local children in need

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; December 20, 2018 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo on Thursday distributed toys to several local organizations to help needy children have a special Christmas in what has become one of the most beloved traditions in the … Continue reading →

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Greenwood gang member sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; November 30, 2018 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a member of Greenwood’s Eastside Gang was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2017 killing of a 23-year-old Greenwood … Continue reading →

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Solicitor announces mentorship program addition to Veterans Court

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; November 9, 2018 – As the nation prepares to honor and celebrate its veterans on Veterans Day, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo on Friday announced a new Veterans Court program component aimed at helping veterans obtain the help … Continue reading →

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Greenwood drug dealer receives consecutive sentences for assaulting officers

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; November 9, 2018 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Greenwood drug dealer received consecutive sentences after he assaulted two agents with the Greenwood County Drug Enforcement Unit while being arrested on drug charges.

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Greenwood man sentenced to 37 years in prison for domestic homicide

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; October 22, 2018 – A Greenwood man was sentenced to 37 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to the 2017 murder of his estranged wife.

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Greenwood domestic abuser sentenced to 18 years in prison

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; October 5, 2018 – A Greenwood man will spend the next 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a June 2017 domestic assault, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday. Stavalyon Amane Turner, … Continue reading →

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Greenwood man sentenced to 100 months for possessing a firearm

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Admin

Columbia, South Carolina — United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated today that Tramain R. Anderson, 28, of Greenwood, was sentenced to 100 months in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, a violation … Continue reading →

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Abbeville rapist sentenced to 25 years in prison

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Admin

Abbeville, S.C.; September 7, 2018 – An Abbeville man will spend the next 25 years in prison after being convicted Thursday afternoon of a violent 2017 sexual assault, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday. Lawrence Alando Postell, 35, … Continue reading →

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