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Employee charged with stealing SC DMV funds
A Camden woman faces a felony charge for allegedly using state computers to steal thousands of dollars while working for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. SLED agents arrested Julia Haley Baker, 22. She was charged with computer crime in the first degree and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. If convicted, she could be fined up to $50,000 and/or sentenced to up to five years in prison.
SCDMV clerk charged with using state computer system to take more than $10,000
CAMDEN, S.C. — Investigators have arrested a state employee accused of using her position to steal thousands of dollars. On Friday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced that it had arrested 22-year-old Julia Haley Baker for a crime that happened over roughly two weeks. Warrants said that, between May 1 and 16, Baker, who was employed as a clerk at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles office in Camden, used a state computer system to alter transactions to defraud the state or customers of more than $10,000.
Midlands teams to play for spot in S.C. American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament
The opening round of the S.C. American Legion baseball playoffs saw all three Midlands teams emerge victorious. Now, league champions Richland Post 105 and Camden Post 17 step into the fray after a bye week as it looks to earn a spot in the state tournament at Francis Marion University in Florence.
ROTTEN: Allegations of theft and corruption surround fmr. Pageland Chamber of Commerce president
In December 2023, Ethan Foard filed a lawsuit, asking the Chesterfield County courts to rip apart whatever's left of the Pageland Chamber, a nonprofit with a mission to promote Pageland and its businesses.
Likely microburst causes damage near Lamar
LAMAR, S.C. (WPDE) — A thunderstorm Friday evening caused downed trees and other damage near Lamar in Darlington County. Another report of more damage was also noted near Lamar around the time of the 8:19 p.m. storm report. Radar at the time shows a strong thunderstorm moving into the...
Coroner ID's bicyclist killed in Florence County crash
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Florence County involving a bicyclist. Troopers responded to Highway 76, approximately two miles east of Timmonsville, around 9:36 p.m. on Thursday, according to Master Trooper Brandon Bolt. Bolt said a 2012 GMC SUV was...
Coroner identifies fisherman who died in Wateree River after going under
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have recovered the body of a fisherman who went under in the Wateree River on Thursday afternoon. Crews resumed their search around 7:30 a.m. on Friday and announced around 8:10 a.m. that the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources had found the victim's body. Authorities said the body of 38-year-old Antonio Hernandez was found in the vicinity of the Tail Race boat ramp, where the search initially began.
Some Lamar recreational football coaches call out town to better upkeep fields, facilities
LAMAR, S.C. (WPDE) — Shot Windham and Jermaine McCoy have worked with the Lamar recreational football program for more than 30 years. The coaches said their dedicated to helping kids, but feel as if the Town of Lamar could do more to improve their recreational program, as it relates to football.
Former Kershaw County DMV clerk charged in $10k scam
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WACH) — A former clerk with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is charged with computer crime. ALSO | Former GOP chairman accused of stealing over $113,000. According to an arrest warrant from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says Julia Haley Baker...
44-year-old bicyclist killed in crash near Timmonsville, coroner says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A bicyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash near Timmonsville in Florence County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Dionte’ Marcell Douglas, 44, of Florence, died at the scene of the crash, Coroner Keith von Lutcken said Friday morning. The crash, which was reported to the highway patrol […]
DMV clerk charged by SLED after scheme to manipulate customer transactions
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a Department of Motor Vehicles clerk after manipulating transactions to defraud customers. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) According to SLED, between the dates of May 1 and May 16 of this year, a clerk at...
Coroner identifies missing fisherman who drowned in Wateree River
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Kershaw County Coroner’s Office identified a fisherman who was found dead Friday morning at Wateree River. The man was identified as 38-year-old Antonio Hernandez, according to Kershaw County Coroner David West. His body was recovered at the Tail Race on the Lugoff side of the river behind the Lake Wateree Dam.
Darlington church holds back-to-school giveaway for students
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Purpose To Live Ministries of Darlington is holding a big back-to-school bash at the square downtown Darlington, according to Pastor Corey Milling. Milling said the entire square will be blocked off for the event so that people can walk around without having to worry about traffic.
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