For over 150 years, the Sumter Police Department has been serving the citizens of Sumter, South Carolina on the solid foundation of public trust and safety. Sumter PD officers serve a 40,000-strong town and are committed to treating all in our vibrant community fairly and with respect. We are a CALEA accredited agency and maintain their gold standard of serving and protecting our communities.
PROMOTIONS EARNED: Several Sumter PD employees were recognized this morning on their recent promotions:
🔹Cpl. Trey Hunter
🔹Cpl. Thomas Yeager
🔹Sarah Russell, E-911 Center coordinator
🔹Shirrell Scarborough, TCO III (telecommunications officer)
Congratulations to all!
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Elisabeth Miller Yeager look at your man!!!
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MANNING AVENUE BRIDGE CLOSURE
The state Department of Transportation is in the beginning phases of replacing the Manning Avenue Bridge, which will remain closed until completion of the project.
Drivers are asked to follow posted detours or use other alternate routes through the duration of the project.
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A Red Flag Alert begins at 6 a.m. Sunday for much of the state, including Sumter County.
Residents are encouraged to avoid outdoor burning until conditions improve.
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UPDATE (Jan. 15, 2026): Suspect Detrone Jenkins turned himself in to police this morning and is being booked at the county detention center.
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HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Detrone Dartanial Jenkins, 35, of Dalzell, is wanted on firearms-related warrants following a disturbance on Dec. 4 at a Wright Street home. Jenkins was identified as a suspect when a gun was pulled and pointed at individuals involved in an argument that started during a gathering at the residence.
Jenkins is likely armed and should be considered dangerous.
If you see him or know where he is, call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency.
Tips can be submitted by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at 803-436-2718 or by using the tips form that can be found on the P3tips website or app: www.p3tips.com/modern/TipForm.aspx?ID=1065#.
A cash reward may be available for tips to Sumter Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest.
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UPDATE (Jan. 15, 2026): Suspect Detrone Jenkins turned himself in to police this morning and is being booked at the county detention center.
We should go back to the old-timey bounty posters
Almost everyone in Sumter is ARMED but dangerous idk about that part 😂🤌🏽
That’s cuz
U find him..smh
All they gotta do is give them vape shops the bud back 🤣 crime rate spiked once they took it away.
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Man 👀 free nigga Cuz
No D mane we getting too old to be getting in shit big cuz fr
Let me see, black male, black hair, brown eyes,, THAT SHOULD BE REAL EASY IN SUMTER
Bull shit frfr
Typical thug! Bring back public hangings!
ON THE JOB. CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY: Officer Wiechering and his shift members met Cooper and Colton in November but wanted to make sure they had an opportunity to visit the police department.
Cooper, in particular, thought it would be appropriate to wear his uniform for the occasion.
This afternoon, Officer Wiechering, Sgt. Maj. J. Sinkler and Sgt. G. Atkinson met the brothers and their mom for a special tour of the building.
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Maybe one of my grandsons will follow in Papaws line of work?
Making a difference in the community ❤️
Love this...Too cute!! 💙
Thank you for the invite and the opportunity for them to see and feel like they were apart of the force!
We loved seeing them!! Too cute!
Brooke Howard
Kim N Jim Wiechering
Being a Police Officer in a CALEA Accredited Department means you belong to an agency that is committed to following best practice standards developed by federal, state, and local law enforcement executives through comprehensive research. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations:
SPECIFICALLY, CALEA’S GOALS ARE TO:
