Lee County Sheriff's Office - SC

10/04/2026

Missing Person

10/01/2026

Sheriff Daniel Simon and the Lee County Sheriff's Office would like to congradulate our Victim Advocate, Adrian Walker, on receiving the 2026 SCLEVA Diva Award.

This award was presented to Adrian at the SCLEVA annual conference in recognition of her oustanding service as Victim Advocate to the citizens of Lee County.

Adrian Walker has served with the Lee County Sheriff's Office for 20 years with the last 16 years as the Victims Advocate.

Adrian expressed that she was honored and humbled to receive this award. “When you pour your heart into what you do, you dont do it for recognition. You do it because you care, because you want to make a difference, and because you know that sometimes being there for someone during one of the most dfifficult moments of their life can mean more than words can express. I am proud to serve, grateful to advocate, humbled to be recognized, and blessed to continue doing the work I love”.

While Adrian may have served as Victim Advocate for the last 16 years, she has a lifetime of purpose.

09/22/2026

An additional arrest has been made in the August 13, 2026 shooting that occured at Dogwood Drive and Davis Street. Lee County Deputies responded to a reported shooting incident that resulted in the death of 18 year old Ra'heem Mack. Several arrests including the arrests of the alledged shooters previously occured. The investigtion is still active and during the investigation evidence was obtained that led to an arrest of Lawanna Joe (age 47 of Lynchburg, SC) for Accessory After The Fact of a Felony. The investigation shows that Lawanna Joe was informed of the shooting following the incident and took steps to assist in concealing evidence including the vehicle used during the shooting incident. Lawanna Joe is the mother of Reginal Epps who was preiously arrested for Murder in this incident. The investigation is still ongoing with more arrests possible in the future. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 803-484-5353 or you can submit an anonymous tip through the Lee County Sheriff's Office App..

09/17/2026

🚨 INCIDENT ALERT – AIRCRAFT CRASH RESPONSE 🚨

The Lee County Sheriff's Office, Lee County Fire Department, Lee County EMS, and Lee County Coroner's Office are currently on the scene of an aircraft crash on Red Top Road in Lynchburg.

One patient was involved in the incident and is deceased.

The FAA has been contacted is responding to conduct an investigation.

Please avoid the area and use caution if traveling nearby. Emergency responders remain on scene managing the incident and ensuring public safety.

09/10/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we stand with our brothers and sisters at the Charleston County Sheriff's Office following the loss of Deputy Michael Hendrick.

Sheriff Daniel Simon and Staff mourns with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Hendrick’s family during this difficult time.

Rest easy our brother.

09/09/2026

On Wednesday September 9, 2026 Lee County Sheriff's Office and Lee County Fire Rescue responded to a three car collision on Bethune Highway and Docs Drive. A Lee County Deputy assigned as the SRO at P*e Dee Math and Science Academy was quickly on scene and learned from witnesses that three subjects fled from one of the wrecked vehicles into the woods behind the nearby school. The school was immediately placed on lockdown with the assigned SRO and staff. Lee County Sheriff's Office Bloodhound team responded along with drone assets. The three subjects were located with the use of the bloodhounds and drones and were taken into custody on Denny Pond Road without incident. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. Bethune Highway was shut down to vehicle traffic for a period of time this morning due to the collision and resulting SCHP investigation. The Lee County Sheriff's Office was tasked with tracking and locating the subjects which were apprehended after approximately 2 miles of tracking with the bloodhounds. After the subjects were taken into custody and there was no ongoing threat to the school the SRO relayed the information for normal operation of the school.

The subjects located were found in possession of tools and items used to break into vehicles and then clone the keyfobs in order to steal them.

The following subjects were arrested as a result of the incident:

Zah'nye Amir Brown (age 18) from Andrews, SC was charged with Possession of Burglary Tools and Simple Possession of Ma*****na

Anthony Singletary (age 18) from Andrews, SC was charged with Possession of Burglary Tools

Kemonte Holmes (age 19) from Andrews, SC was charged with Possession of Burglary Tools and Giving False Information. Additionally, Holmes was found to have an outstanding warrant from Andrews, SC.

The investigation is ongoing with more charges expected in the furture.

08/19/2026

The Lee County Sheriff's Office has made several arrests relating to the recent shootings in Bishopville, SC. On Thursday August 13, 2026 Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting incident at the intersection of Davis Street and Dogwood Drive in Bishopville, SC. Ra'heem Divine Mack (age 18) of Bishopville, SC died as a result of the shooting incident. Two other juvenile victims involved in the shooting incident were uninjured.

As a result of the investigation the Lee County Sheriff's Office has arrested the following individuals:

Reginald Tyrone Epps III (age 19) of Lynchburg, SC was arrested for the following charges on Monday August 17, 2026:

Murder (1 Count)

Attempted Murder (2 Counts)

Possession of Weapon During a Violent Crime (1 Count)

Criminal Conspiracy (1 Count)

De'marcus Qualik Atkinson (age 17) of Bishopville, SC was arrested for the following charges on Tuesday August 18, 2026:

Murder (1 Count)

Attempted Murder (2 Counts)

Possession of Weapon During a Violent Crime (1 Count)

Criminal Conspiracy (1 Count)

Ty'shyn Cortilus Williams (age 18) of Camden, SC was arrested for the following Charges on Tuesday August 18, 2026:

Murder (1 Count)

Attempted Murder (2 Counts)

Possession of Weapon During a Violent Crime (1 Count)

Criminal Conspiracy (1 Count)

The investigation shows that this shooting was in relation to an ongoing dispute that spanned for some time. Investigators determined that this shooting incident was related to a recent shooting at 224 Nash Road on August 8, 2026 where Shaquander Shavon Mixon (age 43) died as a result of a gunshot. Investigators have also linked both of these shooting incidents to another shooting incident that occurred on Maple Drive in the City Of Bishopville on August 8, 2026.

The investigation into the Nash Road shooting incident is still active and no arrests have been made at this time.

The investigation into the Maple Drive shooting incident is still active and is being investigated jointly with the Bishopville Police Department. As a result of the investigation on Tuesday August 18, 2026 the Lee County Sheriff's Office assisted the Bishopville Police Department in the arrests of four individuals responsible for the Maple Drive shooting.

The investigation is still ongoing in all three of these incidents and more arrests are expected in the future. Anyone with any information relating to any of these incidents is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 803-484-5353 or you can send an anonymous tip through the Lee County Sheriff's Office App.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon, Bishopville Police Department, Lee County Coroners Office, Lee County EMS, Lee County E-911, Lee County Fire/Rescue, and Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.

08/01/2026

Come out and enjoy !!

07/08/2026

🍂 WE'RE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS, VENDORS & PARADE PARTICIPANTS! 🍂

The City of Bishopville is excited to host the 2026 Bishopville Fall Festival on October 16-17, and we're looking for community partners to help make this year's event our best yet!

We are currently accepting:
🎉 Festival Sponsors – Showcase your business while supporting one of Bishopville's premier community events.
🛍️ Vendors – Arts & crafts, retail, nonprofit organizations, food vendors, and more are invited to participate.
🎺 Parade Participants – Businesses, civic organizations, schools, churches, bands, clubs, floats, antique vehicles, and other groups are encouraged to join the parade.

This two-day celebration will feature live entertainment, food trucks, family activities, a parade, and much more as we celebrate "Unity in the Community."

For sponsorship opportunities, vendor applications, parade registration, and additional event information, visit:

🌐 [www.cityofbishopvilleevents.com](http://www.cityofbishopvilleevents.com)

We look forward to celebrating with you this October!

07/08/2026