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Child abuser sentenced to a decade in prison

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 by Brian King

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 at the Laurens County Courthouse, Daniel Joseph Hagman, 36, changed his plea to guilty on … Read more

Solicitor distributes school supplies

August 10, 2017August 8, 2017 by Brian King

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.

Ninety Six child abuser sentenced to 20 years in prison

July 20, 2017 by Brian King

Abbeville, S.C.; July 20, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that a Ninety Six man was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a hearing at the Abbeville County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon.

Thief gets nearly five years in prison for string of auto break-ins

July 12, 2017 by Brian King

Greenwood, S.C.; July 12, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Wednesday that a Greenwood man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly five years in prison after pleading guilty to numerous theft-related charges in connection with a string of auto break-ins around Christmas 2015.

Laurens man sentenced to 45 years in prison for 2016 murder of Laurens High School student

June 20, 2017June 5, 2017 by Brian King

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.

Laurens man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2016 burglary

June 20, 2017May 26, 2017 by Brian King

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.

Newberry man sentenced to 22 years in prison for assault, burglary of elderly woman

June 20, 2017May 19, 2017 by Brian King

Newberry, S.C.; May 19, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Newberry man was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison for the 2016 assault and burglary of an elderly neighbor.

Laurens woman sentenced to 14 years in murder cover up

June 20, 2017April 28, 2017 by Brian King

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 the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Laurens.

Child molester sentenced to 15 years in prison

June 20, 2017March 16, 2017 by Brian King

Greenwood, S.C. – March 16, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Thursday that a Greenwood man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting a child for a number of years.

Greenwood man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2015 burglary spree

June 20, 2017March 14, 2017 by Brian King

Greenwood, S.C.; March 14, 2017 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Tuesday that a Greenwood man was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a string of burglaries that occurred across north Greenwood in 2015.