We’ve been getting numerous calls in reference to something we’re working on in the Waterloo area of Laurens County so here is what I can tell you at this time. We were contacted by Investigators with the Gaston County Police Department from North Carolina. They requested our presence and assistance regarding a missing person cold case investigation dating back to approximately 1995. At this time we are assisting them near the intersection of Lois Ln and Serene Dr. in Waterlo

On April 20, 2018 Deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Alan Ford at a location on Cheek Rd in Gray Court on outstanding warrants for Grand Larceny of a motor vehicle and Criminal Conspiracy. During his arrest he was in possession of a stolen F-150 truck. The truck was taken from a residence on Hwy 101 in Gray Court on April 18, 2018. Mr. Ford was also in possession of approximately one gram of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest. He was cha

On April 19, 2018 Clinton Public Safety was dispatched to a gas station on Musgrove Street in Clinton in reference to a shirtless male attempting to steal gas from someone at the gas station. He apparently left the scene walking, leaving behind a vehicle which was determined to be stolen out of Spartanburg County. The shirtless male then stole a Kia Sorento from a residence on Musgrove Street. A Clinton Public Safety Officer immediately pursued the vehicle which went down Hwy

On 04/09/18 the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to 56 Stiles Lane in the Hickory Tavern Community of Laurens County after receiving a 911 call to an apparent domestic dispute with shots fired. Upon arriving at the corner of Brickhouse Road and Stiles Lane, Deputies heard multiple gunshots and encountered two crashed vehicles that were involved in the altercation. Deputies then encountered the suspect, Colton David Hurley, who had shot himself in the face with a sho

On April 4, 2018 around 11:10 p.m., a uniform patrol Deputy with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was on routine patrol when he observed a red Ford Focus cross the double line on Highway 101 north of Gray Court. After initiating a traffic stop on this vehicle, the deputy then made contact with the driver and he smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the while talking with him. The driver was then removed from the vehicle, detained and consent to search the vehicle

On April 2, 2018 The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit executed a search warrant at 650 Penland Rd in Laurens. This search warrant was the result of a month-long undercover operation into the sale of marijuana coming into our County from Colorado. During the investigation, Narcotic Investigators seized over two pounds of marijuana, approximately 40 grams of THC wax (commonly called BHO), vape pens containing THC oil, more than $4000.00 cash, a handgun, a stolen ri