Category Archives: Laurens County
Child abuser sentenced to a decade in prison
Laurens, S.C.; August 28, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo announced Monday that a Laurens man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to fondling a girl in 2013. Prior to prosecutors calling his case to trial by jury on Monday morning … Continue reading
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Solicitor distributes school supplies
Greenwood, S.C.; August 8, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo on Tuesday continued a time-honored tradition of distributing school supplies to the school districts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which is comprised of Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties.
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Laurens man sentenced to 45 years in prison for 2016 murder of Laurens High School student
Laurens, S.C.; June 5, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Monday that a Laurens man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the brutal 2016 killing of 17-year-old Edwin Diaz.
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Laurens man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2016 burglary
Laurens, S.C.; May 26, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2016 burglary of a Laurens County residence.
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Laurens woman sentenced to 14 years in murder cover up
Laurens, S.C.; April 28, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Laurens woman was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 14 years in prison for her part in covering up the 2003 murder of James Bolt at … Continue reading
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Longtime meth cook sentenced to 15 years in prison
Laurens, S.C.; February 23, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Wednesday that a longtime meth cook was sentenced late Tuesday afternoon after being convicted of his third narcotics related crime.
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Burglar sentenced to 20 years in 2012 burglary
Laurens, S.C.; February 1, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Wednesday that a Clinton man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for breaking into a home in 2012.
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Laurens County heroin dealer tied to numerous overdoses sentenced to 25 years in prison
Laurens, S.C.; December 15, 2016 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo announced Thursday that a Laurens County heroin dealer whose product was linked to numerous overdoses in early 2015 was sentenced to 25 years in prison following a two-day trial.
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Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for double murder
Laurens, S.C.; October 28, 2016 — Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Cross Hill man was sentenced to 45 years for his role in the 2014 murder of a man and his niece.
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Alabama man sentenced to 9 years for road rage rampage on I-26 in Clinton
Laurens, S.C.; August 29, 2016 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Monday morning that an Alabama man was sentenced nine years in prison in connection with an incident in which he rammed two vehicles on an I-26 exit … Continue reading
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