07/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson to hold Press Conference Following Deputy Involved Shooting
07/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Requests SLED Investigation Following Deputy Involved Shooting
06/27/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Investigating Fatal Dog Attack
06/26/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect within Six Minutes of Initial Call
06/25/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect on Charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Incest
06/24/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Burglary Suspect Following K-9 Track
06/18/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect during Multi-Agency Burglary Investigation
06/17/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to appear in documentary series On Patrol: Live starting Friday, June 19, 2026
06/15/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and St. George Police Department Announce Arrest of Wanted Felony Suspect
06/12/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest following Sexual Assault Investigation
06/09/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Clemson Terrace Neighborhood
06/09/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Apprehend Suspect following 40 Minute Vehicle Pursuit
06/08/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Active Shooter / Active Assailant Training at Saint John the Beloved Catholic Church
06/03/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Arrests Saint George Man on Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Charge
06/01/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest of Suspect in Domestic Violence Case
05/28/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Requests South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Investigation Following K-9 Training Incident
05/28/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Online Predator After Multi-Agency Investigation into Runaway Juvenile
05/26/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Issues Public Warning on Financial Scams
05/22/2026 Sheriff Sam Richardson Provides an Investigative Update on Eider Down Drive Shooting in the Drakesborough Subdivision
05/21/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announce Arrest in Eider Down Drive Shooting
05/20/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drive by Shooting
05/20/2026 Berkeley and Dorchester County Sheriff’s Offices Conduct Multi-County Warrant Sweep
05/18/2026 Dorchester County Deputies Assist in Pursuit, Arrest Suspect Following Multi-Agency Response
05/16/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest of Suspect in May 15, 2026 Shooting
05/15/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting
05/14/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson to host a Community Unity Walk in Dorchester Manor
05/13/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting on West Richardson Avenue
05/08/2026 Dorchester County Deputies Arrest Woman in Possession of Stolen Vehicle
05/08/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Ridgeville Man in Burglary Investigation
05/07/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Station 76
05/06/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Henry C. Pointel Inducted into South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
05/05/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Issues Strong Warning Amid Surge in Violent Car Meet Activity
05/05/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson Recognizes National Corrections Officer Week Before County Council
04/25/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Funeral Arrangements for Major Ernest S. Moultrie
04/24/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Passing of Major Ernest S. Moultrie
04/24/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Arrest Armed Suspect at Ashley Ridge High School
04/22/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson Releases Statement on South Carolina Parole Board Denying Convicted Murderer Brian Lamb’s Petition for Parole
04/21/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Suspect who assisted Escaped Inmate
04/20/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson Provides Investigative Update on the Escape of Inmate Lauren Ashley Thrower
04/19/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect Following Violent Domestic Disturbance
04/18/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office on Scene of Barricaded Suspect
04/17/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Press Conference Following Capture of Escapee Lauren Ashley Thrower
04/17/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host First Annual “Duck-N-Jeep Jam” Supporting Special Olympics
04/16/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect Following Shooting and Barricaded Incident
04/15/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Barricaded Subject Following Shooting
04/14/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Deputy Paulhamus for Academic Excellence
04/13/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect for Child Sex Crimes; Extradition to Wisconsin Pending
04/12/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect Following Stabbing
04/09/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Promotion and Awards Ceremony
04/06/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of K-9 Ares
04/04/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect Following Early Morning Shooting
04/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Former Teacher on Cruelty to Children Charges
03/31/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect on Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge
03/30/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Irongate Shooting Incident
03/26/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Makes Drug Arrest During Proactive Patrol
03/25/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigates I-95 Collision involving South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper
03/23/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on February 14, 2026, Earl Drive Homicide
03/20/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Increase in Phone Scams Impersonating Law Enforcement
03/19/2026 Dorchester County Detention Center Inmate Escapes Custody at Trident Medical Center
03/13/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect on Charges of Obscene Communication and Stalking
03/12/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect Following Suspicious Death Investigation
03/10/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Third Crime Suppression Operation of 2026
03/09/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Earns South Carolina Law Enforcement Reaccreditation
03/04/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Office Conducts Second Crime Suppression Operation of 2026
03/03/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Citizen for Integrity and Honesty in Returning Lost Wallet
03/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson to Host First “Lunch with the Sheriff” of 2026 in St. George
02/26/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson Participates in Roundtable at
Rise Academy Focused on Prevention and Youth Intervention
02/24/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Crime Suppression Operation in Targeted Neighborhoods
02/19/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Barbeque Plate Fundraiser Supporting Detective Sergeant Cowee’s Fight Against Cancer
02/13/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect After Multi-County Vehicle Pursuit
02/12/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect After Vehicle Pursuit in a Residential Neighborhood
02/11/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two Juveniles in Loggers Run Shooting Investigation
02/10/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office investigating Shooting on Loggers Run
02/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office participates in Multi-Agency Traffic Safety Initiative
01/31/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation in Harleyville
01/29/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrests in Series of Residential Burglaries; One Suspect Remains at Large
01/23/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
01/22/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Joins Law Enforcement Partners in Two-Day Warrant Sweep
01/12/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect in Christmas Day Burglary
01/09/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office issues Shelter in Place Request for residents on Wallace Ackerman Road and Parlor Road
01/07/2026 Sheriff Sam Richardson Reflects on First Year Leading the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
01/05/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run Check Presentation for Special Olympics
01/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Participates in Joint New Year’s Eve Traffic Enforcement Operation
01/02/2026 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office investigating New Year’s Day Shooting
12/31/2025 Sheriff Sam Richardson Promotes new Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff
12/30/25 Sheriff Sam Richardson Announces Promotions Within the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
12/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Safety Checkpoints December 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025
12/22/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect for Kidnapping, Indecent Exposure, and Simple Assault
12/21/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect for Attempted Murder Following Early Morning Stabbing
12/16/2025 Dorchester County Deputies Safely Resolve Barricaded Subject Incident on Crestwood Drive
12/11/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host 4th Annual Santa’s Workshop
12/09/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bruce Owens Awarded South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor, the Order of the Palmetto, by Governor Henry McMaster
12/01/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect Following Domestic Disturbance and Assault on Deputies
11/24/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Shots Fired Call; Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit
11/24/2025 Violent Wanted Suspect Leads Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies on Multi-County Pursuit
11/18/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect following Domestic Violence Incident on Windsor Hill Boulevard
11/18/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson to host Townhall in St. George
11/16/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement Regarding Circulating Social Media Video
11/13/2025 Sheriff Sam Richardson Testifies Before House Committee on Rising Juvenile Involvement in Serious Crimes
11/05/2025 Dorchester County Inmate Found Unresponsive at L.C. Knight Detention Center, Passes Away; SLED Investigation Underway
11/03/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Recent Phone Scams Impersonating Deputies
10/29/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two in Child Abuse Investigation
10/23/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Promotes 10 Deputies and Recognizes Employees of the Quarter
10/22/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Promotion Ceremony and Recognize Deputies of the Quarter
10/21/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Trunk or Treat Event
10/20/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Wanted Suspect Following Pursuit
10/14/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect Following Stabbing at Cedar Key Apartments
10/13/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Assists Summerville Police Department in Arresting Three Juveniles for Breaking into Motor Vehicles
10/02/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect on Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges
09/30/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host National Night Out Tuesday, October 7, 2025
09/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect After Bringing Firearm to School Property
09/18/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol Conduct Joint Operation to Enforce “Move Over Law”
09/17/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrests in August 28 Shooting
09/16/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit
09/09/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Traffic Enforcement Saturation Operation
09/08/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Disturbance; Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder
09/04/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct a Safety Checkpoint on Friday, September 5, 2025
09/02/2025 Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Possession of Drugs and Firearms
08/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Overnight Shooting on Roberta Drive
08/26/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Charges Suspect in Multiple Break-Ins and Stolen Vehicle Case
08/22/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Four Suspects in the Homicide of Antwon Carmichael
08/22/2025 Sheriff Sam Richardson to hold Press Conference to Announce Major Update in Homicide Investigation
08/21/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office to Conduct a Safety Checkpoint on Friday, August 22,2025
08/20/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect on Trafficking Methamphetamine Charge
08/19/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Overnight Shooting
08/07/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Victim Found Discarded in Rural Area of Dorchester County
08/04/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Promotion and Awards Ceremony, Honor Deputy of the Quarter, and Retire K-9 Jager
08/03/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death on White House Pond Road in Harleyville
07/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect Following Shooting on Flamingo Drive
07/24/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect for Criminal Solicitation of a Minor
07/22/2025 Search Warrant Leads to Major Drug Seizure and Arrest in Summerville
07/18/2025 Driver Arrested After Fleeing Dorchester County Deputies in The Ponds Neighborhood
07/15/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two Suspects responsible for July 12th Food Lion Shooting
07/12/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting at the Food Lion on Ashley Phosphate Road
07/09/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Suspect Following Workplace Dispute
07/03/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Arrest Suspect Following Bomb Threat at the First Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office.
07/02/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Child Drowning Incident
06/30/2025 Dorchester County Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest
06/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Overnight Shooting
06/26/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Actively Searching for Missing 10-Year-Old
06/26/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Apprehend Wanted Felon after Pursuit and Attempted Escape Into Pond
06/20/2025 Armed Suspect Arrested After Threatening Residents at Waverly Place Apartments
06/18/2025 Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Arrest; Suspect Charged with Multiple Offenses Including Wildlife Violations
06/17/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest in Dollar General Burglary
06/13/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson Issues Statement Ahead of Planned Protest
06/12/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputy Awarded Lowcountry School Resource Officer of the Year
06/10/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Suspect with Assistance from K-9 Ares
06/09/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect following Foot Pursuit
06/09/2025 Sheriff Sam Richardson and County Councilwoman Rita May Ranck (District 3) to host Community Town Hall
06/06/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest 16 year old Juvenile in May 23rd Miles Jamison Road Shooting
06/05/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect in Margaret Drive Shooting
06/03/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Launches Police Cadet Post
06/03/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Suspect Following Incident on Ladson Road
05/29/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Early Morning Shooting
05/27/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to host “Lunch with the Sheriff” Wednesday, May 28th
05/24/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Overnight Shooting
05/23/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Pursuit ends in a Splash and One Arrest
05/22/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Early Morning Ridgeville Shooting
05/19/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two Suspects in Connection to Drug Trafficking and Weapons Possession
05/15/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Announces Open Applications for 2025 Citizens Academy
05/14/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Job Fair for Aspiring Detention Deputies
05/08/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two Juveniles into Custody in Connection with Pine Hill Acres Shooting
05/07/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Home Invasion
05/05/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement on incident at the L.C. Knight Detention Center
04/30/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Wanted Suspect in Agency Assist
with the South Carolina Highway Patrol
04/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting Incident Which Occurred on the Evening of Sunday, April 27, 2025
04/22/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Following Historic Ceremony
04/21/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to hold historic Promotion Ceremony
04/15/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson to Hold Press Conference Launching Recruitment Campaign
04/14/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Provides Update on Wire Road Homicide
that occurred on April 9,2025
04/09/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Homicide in Reevesville
03/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Assistance in Vehicle Break-In Investigation
03/28/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Deputies Apprehend Fleeing Suspect with Assistance of K-9 Yoda
03/27/2025 Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Obtaining Goods Under False Pretense Totaling $45,000 and Forgery
03/26/2025 Teacher Arrested for Simple Assault at Clay Hill Elementary School
03/25/2025 Sheriff Sam Richardson to Host "Lunch with the Sheriff" Wednesday, March 26th
03/19/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Conducts Successful Neighborhood Crime Suppression Operation, leading to 16 Traffic Stops, 19 Self-Initiated Encounters and One Arrest
03/17/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Operation results in 69 traffic stops and two arrests
03/13/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to Host Job Fair for the L.C. Knight Detention Center
03/10/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Makes Major Drug Arrest During Traffic Stop
03/04/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrests in The Ponds Homicide which occurred on Tuesday, February 25,2025
03/04/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Suspects in Car Break-Ins.
03/02/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest in O Mar Sue Lane Shooting
03/01/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting on March 01,2025
02/25/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide in Summerville
02/24/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Announces the Arrest of Two Suspects in Connection with Strong-Arm Robbery and Assault by Mob on February 22, 2025
02/19/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Burglary in Reevesville, Suspect Arrested
02/18/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect for Attempted Arson at Dorchester County Apartment Complex
02/12/2025 Binghamton, New York Double Homicide Suspect Captured in Daytona Beach, Florida
02/08/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Issues Urgent BOLO for Suspect Wanted in New York State Double Homicide
02/06/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Citizens After Numerous Complaints of Scam
01/30/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting on the evening of January 29, 2025 at Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill
01/29/2025 Dorchester County Inmate Found Unresponsive at L.C. Knight Detention Center, Passes Away; SLED Investigation Underway
01/29/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and Summerville Police Metro Narcotics Unit Arrest Suspect for Drug Distribution following Investigation
01/27/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Arrests Suspect Following Shooting Incident in Ridgeville
01/24/2025 Winter Storm Weather Update from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
01/23/2025 Winter Storm Weather Update from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
01/22/2025 6 AM Weather Update from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
01/21/2025 Dorchester County Sheriff Announces Interim Chief Deputy
