Pageland
Coverage of Pageland in the Nexus archive.
- Golf course turns ATV damage into lesson for Pageland juveniles
Two juveniles damaged parts of White Plains Golf Club in Pageland, S.C., during an ATV joyride, but the club owner, Andrew Currie, chose not to press criminal charges. Instead, the juveniles will work on repairing the course to learn about the consequences of their actions. The club’s grounds crew repaired the damage within a day, and the sheriff’s office praised the resolution.
- Kids accused of golf course vandalism to work off damage
Two kids accused of vandalizing White Plains Golf Course in Pageland will work at the golf course to offset the damage. Authorities in Chesterfield County issued a warning to the children's parents regarding a teen curfew violation.
- South Carolina spotlight: ICE detainer place do on Chesterfield County man and other news
A 58-year-old man in Chesterfield County was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender after a 1998 Georgia conviction. MUSC Health Lancaster received national recognition for heart and stroke care. Pageland's 75th Watermelon Festival is taking place with heightened security following a shooting at last year's event.
- Pageland’s Flock Safety cameras vandalized; police ask public for assistance
Three Flock Safety surveillance cameras in Pageland, S.C., were vandalized and damaged, prompting police to seek public assistance in identifying the perpetrators. The cameras, used for crime-solving efforts including license plate tracking, were part of a $3,000 each purchase of 10 units by the town. Flock Safety condemned the vandalism, emphasizing the system's role in public safety and ongoing national privacy debates.
- 2 Flock Safety cameras were ‘intentionally’ cut down in Chesterfield County: What we know
Two Flock Safety cameras in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, were intentionally cut down over the Fourth of July weekend. The cameras, used by police to solve crimes by reading license plates and vehicle details, have sparked mixed public reactions, with some residents expressing privacy concerns. Authorities are seeking information about the vandalism.
- 2 Flock cameras ‘intentionally cut down’ in South Carolina town amid nationwide camera controversy
Two Flock Safety camera poles were intentionally cut down in Pageland, South Carolina, as part of a nationwide controversy over the AI-enabled surveillance devices. The cameras, used by law enforcement and private entities, have sparked debates about privacy and oversight despite claims they help solve crimes.
- Pageland police searching for who’s responsible for cutting down Flock cameras
Police in Pageland are investigating the cutting down of two Flock safety cameras used to locate stolen cars and wanted suspects. Concerns about privacy related to Flock cameras have been raised, with the company stating their license plate readers only capture still images deleted after 30 days and activate video networks only after specific calls for help.
- Arrest made more than two years after drive-by shooting death of Pageland teen
A 23-year-old man, Caleb Garcia, has been charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the 2024 drive-by shooting death of 13-year-old Jacob Duncan in Pageland, South Carolina. A 21-year-old woman, Amber B. Moree, faces charges for allegedly assisting after the crime. Garcia is already incarcerated in North Carolina for a separate attempted murder case.
- Two charged in Chesterfield County drive-by shooting that killed 13-year-old in 2024
Two individuals were charged in a Chesterfield County drive-by shooting that killed a 13-year-old in 2024. The charges were filed against Caleb Garcia and Amber B. Moree, both residents of Pageland.
- Arrest made more than two years after driving-by shooting death of Pageland teen
Caleb Garcia, 23, faces murder charges for the 2024 drive-by shooting death of 13-year-old Jacob Duncan in Pageland, South Carolina, over two years after the crime. Amber B. Moree, 21, was charged with accessory after the fact and obstruction of justice. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies and remains active with potential additional charges.
- Authorities warn about uptick of animal violence in South Carolina
Authorities in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, have issued a warning about an increase in animal violence, including a recent raid on a home suspected of dog fighting. This marks the second such case in the county this year, with state and federal agencies involved. In April, a former Chesterfield County deputy and three others were arrested in a similar operation, resulting in the rescue of 34 injured dogs by Humane World for Animals.