About Sumter Police Department | Sumter, SC (2024)

SCHOOL ZONE READY: Our crossing guards are ready for beginning of school on Thursday morning.
Traffic Unit Sgt. H. Dennis and Lead Cpl. R. Morse met with veteran and our newest crossing guards last week to make sure they have what they need to assist students.
Drivers are asked to be extra cautious during morning and afternoon commutes, slow down in school zones and neighborhoods where students walk and to adhere to traffic signals and signage.
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UPDATE (4 p.m. July 29, 2024): Murder suspect Ja'Hugh Martin turned himself in this afternoon. He is being booked at the local detention center.
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HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? An up to $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Ja’Hugh Martin.
Martin, 20, of Manning, is wanted for the shooting death of Sumter teen Derrick “CD” Wilson.
Wilson,15, was reported missing and later found shot to death.
Sumter Police and law enforcement agencies in Clarendon County are continuing to look for Martin.
If you see him or know where he can be found, call the Sumter Police Department, 803-436-2700, or the nearest law enforcement agency immediately.
Tips can be given by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or submitted online at P3tips.com or by using the P3tips app that is available for iOS (Apple) and Android devices.

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UPDATE (4 p.m. July 29, 2024): Murder suspect Ja'Hugh Martin turned himself in this afternoon. He is being booked at the local detention center.

SMH. Prayers to the family

Two lives lost, smh…..

You can't run, you can't hide there's no need to try,you don't know when or how they coming you just can't get by. 🤦🏿🤦🏿😡

Prayers for his family and friends! So heartbreaking

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8:06 P.M. UPDATE: Power was restored and signals are operating.
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POWER OUTAGE ALERT: A power outage in the Crosswell area of the city is affecting traffic signals along portions of Oswego/Calhoun streets, Lafayette Drive and Main Street.
Utility crews have been notified and are working to resolve the problem.
Drivers are asked to used extra caution and to treat intersections as a four-way stop.
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8:06 P.M. UPDATE: Power was restored and signals are operating.

Thanks for the warning

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HARD WORK REWARDED: Twenty-six young people were recognized Wednesday night for successfully completing the Youth Corps summer work program with the City of Sumter and Sumter Police Department.
At the start of the awards dinner, the students stood in formation as 1st Sgt. R. Beckford, shared how proud he and other school resource officers are of this year's participants and what they were able to accomplish.
Several of the local students received special recognition for their achievements over the summer. The program teaches the students yard work skills and develops those soft skills they will need to be successful in life and in the work force, including how to save money, leadership, trustworthiness, timeliness and value of keeping our city clean.
Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority, SAFE Federal Credit Union, Hayes and Hayes Catering, Chick-Fil-A and Zaxby's helped sponsor this year's program and were recognized for helping make Youth Corps a success.
Student interns Evelyn Cruz-Duran, Jeriona Hall, Nnamdi Hopkins and Jacorey Mack, who all helped Sumter PD school resource officers and city employees manage the program, also were recognized.

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Early Bird Catch the Worm: Nykeria Hunt
Most Improved Female: Fe'Eveah Wilson
Most Improved Male; Fred China
Female Superstar Worker: Takhia Smalls
Male Superstar Worker: Amondi Sweeney
All Star Female Group: Rodola Prince, Amiya Ross and Takhia Smalls
All Star Male Group: Leroy Felder, Nycere McDaniel and Da'Shawn Pugh
Top Female: Tasha Smalls
Top Male: Amondi Sweeney

Certificates were awarded to:
Antwan Blanding
Jaden Briggs
Fred China
Alicia Durant
Imani Lewis-Durant
Leroy Felder
Coriana Graham
Ja'Shawn Grinnell
Anisty Hilton
Nykeria Hunt
Nevaeh Davis-Leshore
D'asia Mack
NyCere McDaniel
Damari Montgomery
Jaylen Moore
Adriana Peoples
Jamontae Pleasant
Rodola Prince

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Outstanding! Congratulations!

What an amazing program this is! So many young men and women need encouragement and a little guidance in the right direction! Congratulations to each of them and God bless the officers that made this happen! 💕

Great program for our youth of tomorrow and congratulations to our officers for taking the time with them hopefully they will inspire others young youth to follow Blessed

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎉 to all of you, Well Done. Blessings❤️🙏🏾

Congratulations to all!

Congratulations young people 😃😃😃

Congratulations to Everyone!

Sumter County, you certainly did a great job with these young people. Please continue encouraging them, and praise the officers that worked with them. Be proud, all of you!

Congratulations to all these hard working young people.

Congratulations

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Congratulations. Glad to see this program is still going on. I was one of the first Officers to work this program when it was started.

Congratulations!!!!!

Congratulations 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏿❤️

Thank you for helping. I know the two ladies you helped sure appreciate it and so do I.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!

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Antwan Vaughn-Blanding Auntie is very proud of you.., Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊

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UPDATE (4 p.m. July 29, 2024): Murder suspect Ja'Hugh Martin turned himself in this afternoon. He is being booked at the local detention center.
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1 suspect in custody, search continues
for man wanted in killing of Sumter teen

SUMTER, SC (July 26, 2024) – A 17-year-old is in custody and an active search is underway in Clarendon County for a man wanted in this week’s shooting death of Derrick “CD” Wilson.

The Sumter Police Department, Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, Manning Police Department and S.C. Law Enforcement Division are working to find Ja’Hugh L’Goeshay Brukale Martin, 20, of Manning. He is wanted for murder and possible other charges.

On Wednesday, Jaylen Hammett, 17, of Manning, was found at a home in Clarendon County and placed in custody. He is charged with accessory before the fact of murder and is being held without bond at the Sumter County detention center.

Wilson, who would have turned 16 today, was last seen sometime on Tuesday leaving the home of a relative on Meadow Circle and then getting into a car with two unknown individuals.

Sumter PD officers found Wilson’s body Thursday in the Hoyt and Nelson streets area. It appears he had been shot.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700.

Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC or submitted online at P3tips.com or by using the P3tips app that is available for iOS (Apple) and Android devices.

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Approved for media release by Chief Russell F. Roark, III

(Note: This release was updated to change an arrest date.)

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UPDATE (4 p.m. July 29, 2024): Murder suspect Ja'Hugh Martin turned himself in this afternoon. He is being booked at the local detention center.

I don’t care how old these two are. They didn’t care about the young man that was only 15 . They need to go to jail and the. judge should throw away the key.

I have to ask them, what were they thinking killing this kid. Why! Now they get to go to jail. That's not even fair to the the young man killed, because he has no more life to live. He is dead. But they just threw their lives away. Now looking back, was it worth it? No. Condolences to the family of Derrick Wilson

Many lives ruined by one act of carelessness. It has to be extremely difficult for everyone, especially for the family of the young man whose voice is forever silenced.

His Mom need to be arrested also for giving him that crazy name.

All I can think about now is who is raising these kids?! They are so lost! Praying for the family of the victim. God please heal the land! 🙏🏾

We all keep asking why. I believe that we as a community need to do more to try to stop crime. If you see or hear something tell the police. One of the reasons we have so many people being killed is because this city is not helping the police when we are asked.

May justice be swift and harsh!

😠 Good now they'll get what's coming to them in jail for life

Father in heaven please wrap your arms around this Mother and her family, they have suffered so much loss this past year and now to lose another family member is too much. I ask that you give her some kind of peace and comfort that only you can give. Father I ask that somehow you give our town a miracle and show us how to come together instead of destroying each other. I ask this in your name Father Amen 🙏

Praying the “suspect” is captured. Thank you LEO for being so quick on this. Praying for the deceased’s family.

City of Sumter police are fantastic

The sad part about it all is these are 🗣️KIDSSSSS‼️‼️‼️‼️ no one is truly getting to see 25 anymore

Jail time boys....may you have many years behind bars.

Why I just don’t understand where all this hatred and regard for human life came from …. Praying for thx family of that poor child instead of celebrating his birthday they are planning a funeral 💧💧💧💧💧

I'm glad they got them !!

This is so sad. Children should not be killing children. My prayers for the family.

I can’t stop thinking about this I don’t think there’s been a tragedy like this since the murder of TJ Darrisaw that boy must’ve begged for his life he must’ve seen or heard something that they felt the need for his tragic murder this has to stop

They killed him and throw his body around like he’s nobody ole a**holes justice is going to be served ya’ll tore our Mayesville and Sumter community apart🙏🙏🙌🏾🙌🏾

Ruined the rest of their lives and took another one. What in the Heck is going thru these peoples minds these days. PURE EVIL!!!

Happy Heavenly Birthday 🎂

omg... this is so sad!!!! My hometown has so much violence and death... especially in our black community!!!! We need a solid leadership in the Churches and Government!

Praying for his family

Lord just don't know it praying time prayers goes out to the family

Please. Give. Them. 25. To. Life. To. Protect. Our. Community. And. The. Rest. Of. These. Young. Boys. Doing. All. This. Senseless. Killings. They. Punks. If they. Don't. Got. A. Gun.

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About Sumter Police Department | Sumter, SC (2024)

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Where does Sumter SC rank in crime? ›

With a crime rate of 41 per one thousand residents, Sumter has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 24.

What is the largest police department in South Carolina? ›

The City of Charleston has the largest police force in South Carolina. The City's 400+ police force has dedicated Team 3 to James and Johns Island with over 40 patrol officers, as well as: CSI. Special units responding 24/7 to City citizens' needs.

What police department pays the most in South Carolina? ›

Highest paying cities for Police Officers near South Carolina
  • Charleston, SC. $61,776 per year.
  • Myrtle Beach, SC. $58,057 per year.
  • Columbia, SC. $52,673 per year.
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Why is Sumter SC famous? ›

As a center of commerce in South Carolina's east central region, Sumter's is known for its biotech industry, textiles, healthcare, agriculture, retail establishments, and of course, Shaw Air Force Base. Sumter is the now the eighth-largest city in South Carolina and is at the center of it all!

Is Sumter, SC a good place to live? ›

The City of Sumter was recognized as one of the best places to live in the state along with major cities along the coast and Upstate.

What percentage of Sumter SC is black? ›

Race & Ethnicity

The largest Sumter racial/ethnic groups are Black (47.1%) followed by White (39.5%) and Hispanic (7.3%).

Is South Carolina a good place to be a cop? ›

According to a recent study, South Carolina is one of the worst states to be a police officer. WalletHub ranked South Carolina as No. 45 out of all of the states and the District of Columbia in a study of the best and worst states for police officers.

What is the number 1 ranked police department in America? ›

List of largest local police departments in the United States
RankDepartmentAs of (with reference)
1New York City Police Department (NYPD)April 2024
2Chicago Police Department (CPD)February 2024
3Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)April 2024
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What is the worlds smallest police station South Carolina? ›

World's Smallest Police Station, 160 N Palmer St, Ridgeway, SC - MapQuest.

What is the lowest paying police department? ›

The five lowest are Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Salaries for law enforcement officers of all kinds differ from one state to another, even for the same job and rank.

How much do state troopers make in South Carolina? ›

As of Jul 23, 2024, the average annual pay for a State Trooper in South Carolina is $65,844 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $31.66 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,266/week or $5,487/month.

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High Paying Police Jobs
  • Police Captain. Salary range: $87,000-$172,500 per year. ...
  • Chief of Police. Salary range: $100,500-$165,000 per year. ...
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What is the nickname for Sumter South Carolina? ›

Known as the Gamecock City, Sumter lies near the geographic center of the state of South Carolina at 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W (33.926942, -80.363541). Sumter is 100 miles west of Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand and 175 miles east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Is Sumter SC growing? ›

Sumter County's population increased 2 out of the 12 years between year 2010 and year 2022. Its largest annual population increase was 0.6% between 2011 and 2012.

Why is Sumter called Merk city? ›

Murk City is an American rapper from Sumter, South Carolina. The city of Sumter, SC where he grew up in over the years became more violent, earning the name “Merk City/Murk City” being that South Carolina is the 5th most violent state in the U.S. with Sumter being one of the most violent cities in that state.

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