SLED

McBee Mayor Glenn Odom was arrested following a SLED investigation into the 2024 elections, facing charges of felony criminal conspiracy and misconduct in office. Investigators allege that Odom bribed police officers to secure votes for his cousin's primary election and implement a ticket quota system.

An inmate was found dead at the Chesterfield County Detention Center. SLED is investigating the incident, and authorities stated the inmate was being housed alone at the time.

A Chester Public Works employee was booked into the Chester County Detention Center for breach of trust with fraudulent intent after allegedly using a company card to purchase gasoline. The charge involves a value of $2,000 or less.

A Great Falls council member is accused of tracking vehicles alongside the police chief and town admin by SLED. McManus was released on July 2 after posting a $46,000 bond.

Richburg Fire Chief Stewart T. Melton resigned amid a state law enforcement investigation into potential fraud or criminal activity. He was placed on leave after a whistleblower's report and later hired as chief administrator by the Chester Fire District. The investigation by SLED continues.

South Carolina prosecutors oppose Alex Murdaugh's requests for independent DNA testing on Maggie Murdaugh's fingernail clippings and electronic access to case materials during his retrial. The defense seeks a retrial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions due to jury taint from a clerk's conduct.