On December 3, 2025, following a months-long investigation, Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sylver Jordan Sargent of Laurens and charged him with five counts of Trafficking in Fentanyl. The investigation also led to the seizure of cash and assets tied to the operation.   Sheriff Reynolds stated, “I would like to thank our Narcotic Investigators for their hard work in securing this arrest. Their persistence and attention to detail play a crucial

Thank you to Walmart Distribution Center for donating twelve very large boxes of clothing to support our Christmas for Kids program! This generous gift is a tremendous help as we work to fill wish lists for families in our community, and we are sincerely grateful for their support. We also want to thank American Legion Post 25 for stepping in and helping us transport the boxes. Teamwork like this is what makes a real difference here in Laurens County.

The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is receiving an increased number of reports regarding scam calls. Callers are impersonating deputies or staff members and often use the real names of employees to appear legitimate. Please remember: The Sheriff’s Office will never contact you by phone to demand payment for any reason. This includes fines, warrants, missed jury duty, or any other matter. Any caller making such demands is attempting to scam you. Do not return the call using t