On May 28, 2020 at approximately 11:00AM, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office in apprehending an attempted murder suspect. Greenville County further advised that the subject was believed to be armed. Due to the nature of the crime and a possible gang affiliation, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team was activated and responded to the 2900 block of Cowens Bridge Road in Gray Court. Once on scene, the S

On May 27th after receiving complaints about drug activity, Laurens County Sheriff’s Deputies with the assistance of Clinton City Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the 900 block of Holmes Bridge Road in Clinton at approximately 6:30AM. Deputies discovered the following items: -Methamphetamine -Ecstasy -Pressed pills mixed with Heroin and Fentanyl -Marijuana -Marijuana plants -One stolen firearm -One stolen dirtbike Arkeyda Smoot of the reside

The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is very proud of our K-9 Unit and our Bloodhound Tracking Team. We would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about our dogs! Bloodhounds Sandy, Julie, Milo, and Maggie are all team players when it comes to tracking. Both Maggie and Milo are the newest additions to the team with Maggie being the youngest. Once Maggie completes her training, Sandy is looking forward to retiring after working here for nearly 8 years. Our Bloodhounds

On May 22nd at approximately 9:30AM, deputies responded to Wright Street in Laurens in reference to deplorable conditions at a residence. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an overwhelming odor coming from the home as well as the interior being in complete disarray. Two children were residents of this home, as well as numerous animals. Due to the horrendous condition of the home, to include animal feces, insects, and plumbing malfunctions, it was determined that the children a

*For Immediate Release* Laurens County Sheriff's Office Deploys Crime Mapping For Public Access The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that it now has an online crime map that allows citizens to see where crime is being reported throughout Laurens County. LCSO has partnered with WTH Technology, Inc. to offer this exciting and innovative technology to the citizens of Laurens County. Please see our official release below that will explain in detail what the

Since I have taken office, we have increased arrests involving animal cruelty by 240%. We have formed a very good working relationship with the Litter and Animal Control personnel. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office works very effectively with Animal Control to pursue violators and aid these precious animals. The decision was made to have Animal Control operate under the Sheriff’s Office for safety and efficiency. Animal Control has done a good job under the supervision of D

This morning at approximately 6:20AM, deputies were dispatched to LC Drive in Laurens in reference to a victim being shot in the leg. After talking to witnesses at the scene, it was determined that the suspects had left the scene in a vehicle. Deputies located that vehicle a short time later in Cross Hill and attempted to make a traffic stop, however the individuals refused to stop and a pursuit began. The pursuit continued into Newberry County and Saluda County where deputie