Crime

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Jacob Austin Helms, 25, with Giving Beer to a Minor – 1st offense, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Jacob Helms provided alcohol to his brother, Jarod Helms, 18, who was arrested in North Carolina and charged with Felony Death by Vehicle while driving under the influence. The … Read more

Law enforcement agencies are alerting South Carolina residents to a rising crime trend known as “jugging,” where individuals are targeted and robbed after withdrawing cash from banks or ATMs. This calculated crime often involves criminals observing victims at financial institutions and then following them to another location to commit the theft. “Jugging” is a form … Read more