Man in custody, accused of murdering Florence Co. woman during apparent robbery By WMBF News Staff | May 7, 2021 at 10:15 AM EDT - Updated May 7 at 3:26 PM
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Deputies have apprehended a person wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Florence County.
According to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye, the suspect led deputies on a chase Friday morning on Cale Yarborough Highway toward Timmonsville.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody near Floyd’s Convenience Store, Joye said. Authorities identified him as 31-year-old Johnny Lee Love Jr., who is charged with murder, arson and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
S.C. lawmakers push to get âOpen Carryâ bill passed before legislative session ends
Lawmakers pushing open carry bill through S.C. Statehouse By Patrick Lloyd | May 3, 2021 at 8:51 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 8:51 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) - People could soon be allowed to carry a gun openly without having to hide it in South Carolina.
Some state lawmakers are hoping to get the Open Carry bill signed by Governor Henry McMaster in the next two weeks before the legislative session ends.
The Open Carry bill is more likely than the Constitutional Carry bill to pass, because it requires training, unlike the Constitutional Carry bill. Both bills passed in the House earlier this year, but more lawmakers support Open Carry over Constitutional Carry.
Over 140 grams of cocaine, high-capacity weapons, cash seized in Florence Co. drug raid Drugs, guns and cash were seized during the execution of a search warrant May 2 in Florence. (Source: Florence County Sheriff s Office) By WMBF News Staff | May 4, 2021 at 1:19 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 1:19 PM
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Three men are facing charges after a raid in Florence County led to the seizure of a large amount of drugs, weapons and cash. Left: Demetrick Lee Barr; Center: Henry Tyrone Davis, Jr; Right: Kareem Marquis Davis (Source: Florence County Detention Center)
According to information from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed on May 2 at a home in the 500 block of South Ballard Street by authorities with the FCSO and the Florence Police Department as part of a joint undercover narcotics operation.
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Authorities arrest suspect in deadly Florence County shooting; victim identified Jaylin Thompkins (Source: Florence County Detention Center) By WMBF News Staff | May 3, 2021 at 11:41 AM EDT - Updated May 3 at 3:08 PM
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – One man is facing charges following a deadly weekend shooting in Florence County.
According to information from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Jaylin Tyhon Zeandre Thompkins, of Johnsonville, was arrested May 2 and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Bond has not been set, jail records state.
Authorities with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Johnsonville Police Department were called to the 200 block of East Pine Street in Johnsonville on Sunday.