Lake City Police Department

06/17/2026

Information Contact: Grayson @ 843.598.6296
or Officer Skinner @ 864.525.6815

05/01/2026

We are aware of a video involving two individuals at Blanding St. Park that has been circulating on Facebook. The individuals involved in this incident are juveniles; therefore, their identities cannot be released. Both juveniles have been charged, and the matter is being handled in accordance with departmental procedures. No further information will be released at this time.

04/10/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟐:𝟏𝟓𝐏𝐌

The City of Lake City solemnly announces the return of one of our own, a dedicated firefighter, military veteran, and native son, who will be brought home today.

He served his community and his country with courage, honor, and selflessness, always answering the call to protect and care for others. Today, we come together as a community to honor his life, his service, and his sacrifice.

As arrangements are finalized, we will share additional details regarding services and opportunities for the public to pay their respects.

We encourage all residents to join us in welcoming him home with the dignity, gratitude, and respect he so deeply deserves. Please keep his family, fellow first responders, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Lake City stands united in remembrance and honor.

04/10/2026

Lake City Residents STOP THE VIOLENCE

03/18/2026

Update: this subject has been located

The Florence Police Department is actively searching for 14-year old Johnathan McBee who was last seen in the area of Third Loop Rd and Enchanted Ln on 3/18/2026 at approximately 1500hrs. McBee is 5 feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. He was last seen wearing a Black Hoodie, Black Sweatpants and black/white shoes.

03/18/2026

MURDER SUSPECT!!! DO NOT APPROACH

03/13/2026

Citizens of Lake City,

We are aware of the posts about a missing juvenile. It has not been confirmed that a child was abducted. Officers received a call about suspicious activity and all officers are still actively looking for that said vehicle. However no parent in neighboring counties nor Lake City has reported their child missing. We strongly urge you to call 9-1-1 if someone you know is missing.

01/25/2026

LAKE CITY SENIOR CENTER (198 ACLINE STREET )WILL BE OPEN AS A WARMING SHELTER BEGINNING 01/24/26 TO 01/26/26. TIMES ARE 8pm-8am.

When it’s this cold, those experiencing homelessness and those without heat are at great risk. Please bring any essential items with you. Everyone STAY SAFE!!!

12/26/2025

Sober OR Slammer

** SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT – DECEMBER 24-28 **

Motorists across South Carolina will see additional law enforcement over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety conducts special enforcement during the Christmas holiday period.

SCHP troopers and STP officers will focus on enforcing all traffic violations, with a special emphasis on impaired driving, speeding and aggressive driving, seatbelt usage, and distracted driving.

10/30/2025

DID YOU KNOW??

(1) In 2023, there were 12,429 people killed in drunk-driving crashes.

(2) Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with BACs at or above .08 g/dL).
(3) Although it’s illegal to drive when impaired by alcohol, in 2023 one person was killed every 42 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation’s roads.
(4) The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2023 was 3 times higher at night than during the day.
(5) Males are more likely than females to be driving drunk when involved in fatal crashes — in 2023, 22% of males were drunk, compared to 16% of females.