On May 1, 2026, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security, and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation which led to a search warrant being executed at 206 Sassafras Drive in Laurens, where Deputies located a quantity of methamphetamine. This investigation then led to the execution of another search warrant at 209 Martha Dendy Dr. in Clinton, where Deputies located a quantity of marijuana and a stolen firearm. Frankie Layne Simpson

On April 22, 2026, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 103 Cherrywood Ln in Gray Court after an extensive narcotic investigation. During the execution of this search warrant, Deputies seized over an ounce of crack cocaine, approximately 25 grams of cocaine, approximately 162 grams of marijuana, and over $24k in U.S. Currency. Leon Lee Harris Jr. was arrested and charged with the following: -Trafficking Crack Cocaine 28 gm or more, 3rd or subsequen

On April 21, 2026 at approximately 2:15PM, Animal Control responded to Shepard Drive in Clinton in reference to animal neglect. Upon receiving consent to enter the residence to check the welfare of animals, an odor of marijuana was noted and a large amount of marijuana plants were observed. In addition, the following animals were observed to be in the listed conditions: -Eastern Box Turtle with no access to food, water, or shelter -1000+ chickens without proper water or shelt

🚨 SCAM ALERT: “Court-Ordered Collection Notice” Scam Circulating 🚨 We are aware of a scam currently circulating that appears to be an official court document from the State of South Carolina. It may include a case number, judge’s name, and a QR code for payment. These fake notices are designed to scare you into acting quickly by threatening: • License suspension • Court action • Fines and penalties • Credit impact — • Do NOT scan the QR code • Do NOT click links or se

On April 17th at approximately 11:45PM, deputies responded to Old Highway 76 in Gray Court in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, a victim was located who succumbed to his injuries. The Laurens County Sheriff's Office has arrested Matthew Alex Mundy, who is being charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Investigation continues and more charges are pending.

Update: The Laurens County Coroner's Office has identified the deceased as 27 year old Kevin Fortner of Waterloo. -- UPDATE: Subject is in custody — On 4/10/2026, deputies responded to the 3000 area of Todd Quarter Road in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim was located and had succumbed to his injuries. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information leading to the whereabouts of Maurice Marquis Suber, who is wanted for Murder. Suber was last seen d