Investigators file more murder charges in Leaphart case
Investigators have filed additional murder related charges and arrests in the December 2007 killing of 20 year old Jeremy Leaphart. Aiken County Sheriff's Office arrested 16 year old John O Oakman Jr of Ridge Spring for kidnapping and murder. Lexington County officials hold two men Andre A Norris 26 of Batesburg and Darrell L Williams 24 of Moneta now charged with murder and accessory after the fact. Leaphart was abducted on Christmas Eve from Batesburg and killed later that evening in Aiken County. His body was found days later after a lengthy police investigation. Authorities say Oakman Norris and Williams rode with Leaphart to Hutto Pond Road and back to Lexington County with Williams aiding in disposal of the body. Leaphart’s aunt described him as hysterical during ransom calls in which he was asked for 5000 then 2500 dollars. Investigators note the victim had a prior Aiken County criminal history. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office or Midlands Crimestoppers.
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Jeremy Leaphart
Aiken County
Leaphart
Andre A. Norris
Boozer Road
Batesburg
Moneta
Darrell L. Williams
Oakman
Norris
Hutto Pond Road
Lexington County
Michael Hunt
Williams
Girfriend
Haven Road
Lexington
Lexington County Sheriff's Office
Westigators
Aiken
Frank
Downtown feline star seeks new home for Mr Grey
Mr Grey a downtown fixture at the Tennis and Squash Shop seeks adopters as Bruce and Maf Fuller retire and sell the business They describe his history from a pellet gun injury to a well cared for indoor cat with a collar microchip vaccines and a strong need for a patient home He enjoys sun love and affection and prefers indoor life unless he chooses otherwise Interested parties should visit the shop at 150 Laurens St SW for an adoption application and meeting the cat
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Mr. Grey
Bruce
Maf Fuller
Muf
Aiken
Gray
Mut
Fullers
Laurens St. S.W
Woman attacked and robbed at gunpoint in Aiken
Aiken police seek suspect after a 20 year old woman was followed from a downtown restaurant to her Ashwood Drive home Thursday night and attacked by a heavyset white man in a gray hooded sweatshirt. She was robbed at gunpoint and told police the assailant fled toward a white two door vehicle. Police urge public help and warn residents to drive to safety if followed. Rewards possible for tips. Contact Aiken Public Safety or CrimeStoppers.
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Laurens Street
Ashwood Drive
Gatewood
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Aiken Public Safety
Sheriff's Office
David Turno
Aiken
Second meth lab found in Aiken County this year
Aiken County deputies with help from Lexington County and Pelion Police arrested three people after investigators found a meth production operation on Hallow Creek Road in Salley. Lt Conder said a substantial amount of methamphetamine and related equipment were seized at the home. One suspect, Jennifer S. Conder, 31, faces manufacturing charges. A Pelion officer also arrested a suspect, Tindal, during a traffic stop.
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Aiken County
Jennifer S. Conder
Hidlow Creek Road
Salley
Frank
Pelion Police Department
Tindal
Fundraiser for Relay for Life at GlaxoSmithKline
A fundraising event for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is set at GlaxoSmithKline with cards distributed at two entrances and the drive through lane. When presented at payment, 15 percent of the amount goes to Relay for Life. STAR training and a volunteer session for Riding and Driving, Inc. are scheduled for 10 a.m. at Hopeland Farms.
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American Cancer Society
Relay
Riding and Driving, Inc
Hopeland Farms
Star Riding and Driving, Inc
Hopeland
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Orris
Haiey Nughes
Karen Daily Star
Salley Meth Lab
Thamphetamis
Aiken Relay For Lifetime
GlaxoSmithKline
Life Program
Anere
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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