WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and Winnsboro Department of Public Safety are teaming up to sponsor Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, a domestic violence awareness walk. Its purpose is to bring awareness and take a stand in solidarity with survivors of stalking, child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. The free event, […]
Officers cheer up young Fairfield shooting victim
June 30, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – When Fairfield County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Mills was called to a home in the county around 8 a.m., on Sunday, June 19, he discovered Khloe Meares, 9, suffering from a gunshot to her left leg, approximately two inches below the knee. According to the incident report, an unknown subject had shot into her […]
Fairfield man sought for attempted murder
November 18, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A warrant has been issued for a Fairfield man, Delano Malachi White, 44, for attempted murder. White is a suspect in a stabbing that occurred in the early morning hours of Oct. 31, in Winnsboro at the corner of West College and Manigault Streets. The suspect is a black male, about 6 feet […]
Sheriff’s Day Out
September 30, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County departments set up on Saturday at Drawdy Park for a fun community day. Pictured above, Lucas Vance, back left, interim director of County Recreation with members of his staff. Pictured below, Councilman Neil Robinson presents dog food to Jane Ellenburg and her dog Buttercup. At right, Hoof and Paw president Kathy […]
Man found dead at motel in Winnsboro
May 20, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Two incidents last week – one covered by the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety (WDPS) and one by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office – turned out to be connected and ended in an investigation into the death of a man at an area motel. At about 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, the […]
Chester, Fairfield Sheriffs cross the line to help both counties
May 6, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – It’s always fun and good food at the Blackstock Fish Camp, but it was especially so last week when the Sheriffs and deputies from both Fairfield and Chester got together with folks from both counties to visit and enjoy some of the great fish dishes from the kitchen of the fish camp […]
Blair man sought for attempted murder
March 17, 2021 By
BLAIR – Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking help in locating Blair resident Larry Carter, 42. Carter is wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred March 16 in Blair. Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to an address on Twisted Lane near Clark’s Bridge Road at 6:21 p.m., Tuesday evening […]
Shooting reported on Twisted Lane near EZ Mart Covenience Store
March 16, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A shooting has been reported on Twisted Lane off Clarks Bridge Road near the EZ Mart convenience store. The shooting occurred about 6:45 p.m. Several Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies responded. It is reported that one person was taken to an area hospital. This is a breaking story and more will be posted […]
FBI, SLED, USPS join hate mail probe
March 4, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – As the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office continues to look into the source of a hate letter that was mailed to several residents in the Dawkins community earlier this month, Sheriff Will Montgomery updated The Voice on the investigation Tuesday morning. “The FBI, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the United States […]
Blythewood man sought in Fairfield County trailer thefts
February 19, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Brian Chase Haas of Blythewood. Haas is currently wanted on warrants for grand larceny in connection with the recent thefts of utility trailers throughout Fairfield County. Haas also has connections in Kershaw County. Anyone with information as to Haas’ […]
