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Midlands Crime Stoppers - Overview
Midlands Crime Stoppers serves 16 counties across the Midlands of SC. Aiken, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, and Saluda make up the 16 counties that benefit from this resource. All tipsters that report remain ANONYMOUS. There is no caller ID or any phone calls recorded,

Your name is not asked or required to submit a tip. Computer IP addresses are not saved. A caller is given a unique computer generated Tip ID and password that is given to each individual tipster. There are three ways to submit at tip.
• Call 1888-CRIMESC (888-274-6372) You can also check the status of your tip using your tip ID and password from the prompts during your call.
• Download the Mobile App from the app store for both Android and Apple devices
• Go to the Midlands Crime Stoppers website at www.CrimeSC.com and click Submit a Tip
Tips if valid earn a reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to the arrest of persons or person responsible for the crime reported. Tipsters can upload images and videos. Law enforcement agencies can also seek the public’s assistance. Cases such as Missing Persons, Crimes against persons, Missing Juveniles and Endangered Persons can be reported by law enforcement to the SLED Fusion Center for assistance. Crime Stoppers relies on a volunteer board of directors and tax deductible contributions from the public in order to operate the administration of the program. Crime Stoppers in SC is not a government funded program and does not receive tax dollars. You can make a tax deductible donation by going to SupportUs https//www.Crimefor.net.

On May 14, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested Chemar Treyvon Black after a extensive narcotics investiga...
05/19/2026

On May 14, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested Chemar Treyvon Black after a extensive narcotics investigation. During the narcotics investigation evidence was discovered pertaining to dog fighting. The SLED Fugitive Team and SLED Dog Fighting Unit assisted during the investigation. Chemar Black was charged with the following :

Distribution of Ma*****na 3rd Offense x4
Distribution of Methamphetamine 2nd Offense
Distribution, Sell, Manufacture, Possession With Intent to Distribute near a School x9
Possession With Intent to Distribute Crack Co***ne 2nd Offense x2
Trafficking Co***ne 2nd Offense
Trafficking Fentanyl 2nd Offense
Trafficking Methamphetamine 2nd Offense
Driving Under Suspension 2nd Offense
Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime x3
Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun x2
Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon x2
Possession of a Firearm by persons Convicted of PWID x2
Animal Fighting or Baiting x7
Ill Treatment of Animals x7

On May 14, 2026 Jaquavian Williams was arrested by the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office.  SLED, GBI and the DeKalb Count...
05/18/2026

On May 14, 2026 Jaquavian Williams was arrested by the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office. SLED, GBI and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office assisted with taking Williams into custody. Williams had active arrest warrants for the following:

Assault and Battery 1st Degree x2
Resisting Arrest with a Deadly Weapon
Failure to Stop for Blue Lights

On May 13, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Eireann Danielle Twigg with two counts of Cont...
05/15/2026

On May 13, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Eireann Danielle Twigg with two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

On April 12, 2026 The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office responded to the town limits of Snelling for a report of a shooti...
04/17/2026

On April 12, 2026 The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office responded to the town limits of Snelling for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival Deputies located a male with a gunshot wound. The Victim was transported to the Barnwell Bamberg Emergency Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Justin Lee Satterthwaite was charged with the following:

Murder
Attempted Murder
Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime x2
Shooting into a Occupied Vehicle

On behalf of Sheriff Steve “Grits” Griffith we want to honor and thank our 911 dispatchers for their service and dedicat...
04/14/2026

On behalf of Sheriff Steve “Grits” Griffith we want to honor and thank our 911 dispatchers for their service and dedication. This week around the nation we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. We recognize the work that they do relentlessly in emergency situations and sometimes even life-saving services managing police, fire, and EMS. This week and everyday we thank you for your service.

On yesterday the Barnwell County Sheriffs Office in conjunction with the SC Autism Society hosted the First Responder To...
04/12/2026

On yesterday the Barnwell County Sheriffs Office in conjunction with the SC Autism Society hosted the First Responder Touch a Truck event. Each year we host this event in commemoration of Autism Month. Special thank you to the first responders, businesses, and organizations that served as vendors at this event. We also want to thank the members of the community who came out and shared in this event with us. At the end of this event, we all take part in a monumental walk around the park to highlight the reason that we were there. We realize that thru training and commitment we as a law enforcement agency with assistance from our community partners will continue to increase awareness and outreach on the topic of Autism.

First Responder Autism Awareness Event 2026The Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Autism Society o...
04/06/2026

First Responder Autism Awareness Event 2026

The Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Autism Society of South Carolina will host it’s First Responder Autism Awareness Event. The date for this event is April 11, 2026 at the Barnwell Veterans Park located at 11094 Ellenton Street Barnwell SC from 10 am to 12 pm. First responders and vendors are invited to participate as this event is dedicated to increase public knowledge about autism spectrum disorder. We hope that you can and will attend.

ON TODAY, SHERIFF STEVE “GRITS” GRIFFITH AND MEMBERS OF THE BARNWELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ATTENDED THE 5TH GRADE DARE...
03/20/2026

ON TODAY, SHERIFF STEVE “GRITS” GRIFFITH AND MEMBERS OF THE BARNWELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ATTENDED THE 5TH GRADE DARE CEREMONY AT THE KELLY EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SHERIFF GRIFFITH IN HIS MESSAGE TALKED BRIEFLY ABOUT HIS TIMES GROWING UP IN WILLISTON AND HOW MUCH TIMES HAVE CHANGED SINCE THEN. HE CONCLUDED BY SPEAKING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DARE AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO DECISION MAKING TO A YOUNG PERSON GROWING UP SURROUNDED BY NEGATIVE TEMPTATION. IT WAS FOLLOWED BY A GREAT PROGRAM WITH AN ARRAY OF TALENT THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE DARE GRADUATES. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF THE KELLY EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BCSO SRO R. ANDERSON FOR THE ROLE THEY PLAYED IN MAKING THIS EVENT SO SPECIAL FOR THE GRADUATES OF THE DARE PROGRAM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING EVERY YEAR WITH THE GRADUATES OF THE DARE PROGRAM AND WE COMMEND EACH OF THEM FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!!

On March 13, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Dustin Carroll with Possession of Methamphet...
03/20/2026

On March 13, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Dustin Carroll with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On February 26, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Kadarien Creech, Kaveon Bowers, Jeffrey H...
03/03/2026

On February 26, 2026 the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Kadarien Creech, Kaveon Bowers, Jeffrey Hallingquest Jr, Imani Creech, Shykoya Walker, Yazaria Hallingquest and Aerial Walker. They were charged with the following:

Kadarien Creech: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
Assault by Mob 2nd Degree

Kaveon Bowers: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
Assault by Mob 2nd Degree

Jeffrey Hallingquest Jr: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
Assault by Mob 2nd Degree

Imani Creech: Assault and Battery 2nd Degree
Assault by Mob 3rd Degree

Shykoya Walker: Assault and Battery 2nd Degree
Assault by Mob 3rd Degree

Yazaria Hallingquest: Assault and Battery 2nd Degree
Assault by Mob 3rd Degree

Aerial Walker: Assault and Battery 2nd Degree
Assault by Mob 3rd Degree

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Barnwell, SC
29812

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