UPDATE 2/3/2021: Subject has been identified and is in custody. Do you know this man? The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the subject pictured here. On January 28th at approximately 8AM, he visited a property on Highway 25 in Honea Path and we would like to speak with him in reference to that visit. The subject's vehicle pictured appears to be a dark in color Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon XL. If you have any information a

The subject pictured here, James Leon Anderson, is wanted for Failing to Register. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Anderson, contact the Laurens County Sheriff's Office (864-984-4967) or you can report anonymously to CrimeStoppers (864-68-CRIME).

On January 13th, deputies responded to the area of Neely Ferry Road in Laurens in reference to a stolen 2020 BMW being tracked via GPS. Eventually the vehicle was tracked to Wilsontown Road where it was discovered unoccupied and still running. A K9 was deployed at that time in an attempt to track any subjects on foot. Ricky Jay Owens Jr. and Thomas Wayne Allen were both quickly arrested without incident and charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. “Mr. Owens is a cancer

On January 6th at approximately 10PM, the dirt bike pictured was stolen from the 1900 area of Lisbon Road in Mountville. A small white sedan with a chrome grille was seen in the area at the same time. The dirt bike is a 2009 Honda CRF 450R and has a dent on the muffler. If you have any information regarding this theft or the whereabouts of the bike, contact Investigator Haupfear (864-984-4967) or you can report to CrimeStoppers anonymously (864-68-CRIME).

The subject pictured here is wanted for Failing to Register, a Sex Offender Registry violation. This is the 3rd or subsequent offense for Mr. Burnside. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this subject, contact the Laurens County Sheriff's Office (864-984-4967) or you can report anonymously to CrimeStoppers (864-68-CRIME). Kenneth Burnside- 46 years old. 6'5, approximately 210 pounds.

In partnership with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, the Laurens County Sheriff's Office is hosting a community cleanup for the Wattsville area this Saturday, January 9th. Those wishing to participate should come to Eastside Baptist Church at 355 Conway Avenue Laurens to register at 8:30AM with kickoff at 9AM. Vests and gloves will be provided while supplies last. A hotdog lunch will be provided to participants at 11:30. Groups are encouraged, but all are welcome! For

On January 4th at 6PM, the Laurens County Sheriff's Office staff attended the swearing in of Sheriff Don Reynolds at the Laurens County Courthouse. Sheriff Reynolds was sworn in by Judge Hocker and had the following to say to his staff-"I am appreciative of all the support given to me and this office. I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication given daily to this county by the men and women of the Laurens County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for all you do day in and