Florence, SC Crimes

10/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE
October 19, 2026

FCSO Deputies Respond to McLeod Regional Medical Center for Escaped Inmate

FLORENCE, SC: Yesterday evening, around 7:00 pm FCSO deputies responded to Mcleod Regional Medical Center located on Cheves Street in Florence SC, for an Inmate who had escaped custody. FCSO Deputies, with help from Florence Police Department began to actively searching the area for an the escaped inmate in coordination with McLeod Regional Medical Center Security and Staff. The inmate managed to flee on foot from the custody of a deputy and was unable to be caught after giving chase. FCSO is pleased to report that after swift communication and coordination with Hospital Staff and Security, Tyquan Rashon Shaw, age 24, was located within McLeod Regional Medical Center after a thorough search of the building and is now back in custody of the Florence County Detention Center awaiting pending charges.

See FCSO Booking Website for additional information.

10/19/2026

09/30/2026

PRESS RELEASE
September 28, 2026

FCSO MAKES ARREST FOLLOWING MURDER INVESTIGATION

FLORENCE, SC: On September 23, 2026, Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a welfare check at 1634 Sharon Road in Florence, SC. When Deputies entered the residence they found the deceased resident, later identified by the Florence County Coroner as 75-year-old Lorestine Hunter. Following an investigation, on September 24, 2026, FCSO Investigators obtained arrest warrants for Isaiah Alexander Hunter, the grandson of the deceased.

According to Investigators, on or about September 22, 2026, Isaiah Alexander Hunter is alleged to have forced entry into the residence of Ms. Hunter and shot her with a fi***rm, resulting in her death. Investigators further alleged that Isaiah Alexander Hunter unlawfully and without authorization used the victim’s Cash App to obtain approximately $3,500.00 from the victim’s account.

FCSO Deputies located Hunter earlier today and attempted to arrest him pursuant to the warrants when Hunter fled and lead Deputies on a vehicle pursuit in a northerly direction on Interstate 95. Deputies successfully disabled Hunter’s vehicle on Interstate 95 just short of the North Carolina state line in Dillon County. Hunter attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended by an FCSO canine, and taken into custody.

Hunter is being held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.

SUBJECT: Isaiah Alexander Hunter, age 21, of 513 Dougs Place, Dillon, S.C. was arrested on September 28, 2026 and charged with Murder (S.C. Code Ann. 16-03-10), Burglary (S.C. Code Ann. 16-11-311), Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime (S.C. Code Ann. 16-23-490), Financial Card Theft (S.C. Code Ann. 16-14-020), Financial Identity Fraud (S.C. Code Ann. 16-13-510(B)) and Financial Transaction Card Fraud (S.C. Code Ann. 16-14-060(a)(1-5)). See FCSO Booking Website for additional information.

09/29/2026

Na z’Satho Sincere Juett, 19, of Florence, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in the Aug. 28 killing of Manblessin Brightwell at the Suburban Motel on West Lucas Street.

09/02/2026

A Highway Patrol chase ended with a man running into the woods and later firing multiple shots at Florence County sheriff’s deputies early Tuesday, according to Major Michael Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.

The chase ended on Fletcher Drive off Hoffmeyer Road, near the Florence-Darlington county line.

Nunn said the driver reached the end of the road, got out of the car and ran into a wooded area.

Deputies responded to assist Highway Patrol.

Nunn said the man then fired multiple shots at deputies when they arrived.

Those officers backed away and called in tracking, SWAT and aviation teams to help find the suspect.

The man was later taken into custody without further incident, Nunn said.

A reverse 911 alert was sent to residents within a two mile radius of Fletcher Drive during the search as a precaution.

A neighbor said she got the alert and was pleased to learn that no one was hurt.

No additional information about the suspect or possible charges was immediately released.

He’s being booked at the Florence County Detention Center.

More information will be released later this afternoon.

09/02/2026

Press Release
August 31, 2026

FCSO Makes Arrest in Weekend Murder

FCSO Investigators have made an arrest in the August 28, 2026 shooting death at the Suburban Motel on West Lucas Street in Florence, SC. Tyrik Antwan De’Andre Hicks, age 22 was taken into custody at approximately 5:00 pm today (August 31, 2026) in Florence. Investigators allege that Hicks shot and killed 15 year old Manblessin Brightwell. Brightwell was identified as the victim by Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken earlier today. The investigation into this incident is ongoing .

Hicks will be held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.

08/26/2026

Car break in reported 8/25

08/26/2026

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Florence County man charged after $80,000 in Duke Energy equipment stolen, deputies say

A Florence County man has been arrested after investigators say about $80,000 worth of equipment and materials were stolen from Duke Energy property on Mechanicsville Highway.

Charles Leroy McGee Jr., 30, of Florence, was arrested Tuesday and charged with third-degree burglary, grand larceny, transportation of stolen nonferrous metals and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to deputies.

Investigators said the thefts happened last month.

McGee is accused of entering Duke Energy property and taking equipment and materials, including a boat, reels of copper wire, batteries and other items.

Deputies said investigators later executed a search warrant at a property on North Tobin Drive in Florence, where they recovered the stolen property.

Investigators also allege McGee was found in possession of methamphetamine.

He is being held at the Florence County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing as of Wednesday.

The investigation is ongoing.

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08/25/2026

🚨 FLOCK TECHNOLOGY HELPS SOLVE HIT-AND-RUN INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURIES 🚨

On August 24th, 2026, our Patrol Division officers responded to the area of South Church Street and East Palmetto Street regarding a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying in the roadway with critical injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he remains hospitalized. Due to the severity of the incident, the Florence Police Department’s Fatal Accident Investigation Team responded and began investigating.

Through the use of Flock technology and diligent investigative work, officers identified and located the vehicle believed to have been involved. As a result of the investigation, Taquan Letrivous Burgess was arrested and charged with:

▪️ Hit and Run Resulting in Great Bodily Injury
▪️ Failure to Give Information and Render Aid
▪️ Driving Under Suspension, Second Offense

This case highlights how technology serves as a force multiplier for our officers, helping investigators quickly develop leads, locate suspects, and hold those responsible accountable.