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Please call 911 if you are experiencing an emergency. Anderson County Sheriff's Office, headed by Sheriff Chad McBride, provides law enforcement services to almost 200,000 people over an area of 757 square miles. Located along Interstate 85, midway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, Anderson County is home to 55,950-acre Hartwell Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake with nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline for residential and recreational use.

***Anderson County Woman Charged with Ill Treatment of Animals***(Blur on the photograph added for graphic content)On Oc...
23/10/2026

***Anderson County Woman Charged with Ill Treatment of Animals***
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On October 13, 2026, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office's Animal Control Unit responded to an address on South Main Street in Anderson following a 911 call reporting that someone left a deceased dog inside a transport carrier on the front porch of a residence.

The complainant, Melinda Sue Heaton, reported that an unknown individual had placed the carrier containing the deceased dog on her front porch. An investigation was initiated at that point in time.

Upon completion of the investigation, it was determined that the deceased dog belonged to Heaton and that she had provided false information to both dispatch and the responding deputy. Investigators also determined that the dog had become ill and that Heaton had failed to obtain veterinary care for the animal. After the dog died, Heaton left the deceased animal inside the transport carrier for several days, during which partial decomposition of the dog occurred, before calling 911 to report the incident herself.

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Heaton was arrested and charged with the following three offenses:

Felony Ill-Treatment of Animals
Unlawful Use of 911
Failure to Properly Dispose of a Deceased Animal

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office, under the leadership of Sheriff McBride, remains committed to protecting the welfare and safety of animals throughout Anderson County. Allegations of animal cruelty will be thoroughly investigated, and individuals charged with committing crimes against animals will be held accountable throughout the criminal justice process.

21/10/2026

***Located Safely***

20/10/2026

Fant’s Grove Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Pendleton will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, due to a scheduled event at Clemson University’s nearby T. Ed Garrison Arena.

The event is expected to generate significant traffic and access restrictions along Highway 76 and surrounding areas.

SCDNR encourages hunters and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts to plan accordingly and avoid the affected area during the closure.

51-year-old Corey Jarmaine Douglas of Seneca, SC, has been arrested and charged following a shooting incident that occur...
20/10/2026

51-year-old Corey Jarmaine Douglas of Seneca, SC, has been arrested and charged following a shooting incident that occurred within Anderson County, SC.

Deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office responded to 4500 Hwy 81 N in Anderson, SC, on 10/19/2026 between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies were able to render aid to the victim before he was transported to a local medical facility for treatment. During the investigation, it was determined through surveillance footage that the Defendant, Douglas, did fire a handgun at the victim, causing great bodily injury.

Douglas was subsequently charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Douglas is currently incarcerated in the Anderson County Detention Center and will be seen by a Bond Court Magistrate at a later time.

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office was honored to participate in Community Week yesterday with Mount Lebanon Elementar...
20/10/2026

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office was honored to participate in Community Week yesterday with Mount Lebanon Elementary Mount Lebanon Elementary School. The K-9, Drone, and Forensics Units Units were represented from the ACSO, as well as the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The children got to learn a little about what we do and see some of our interesting tools we use to keep them safe. Thank you Mount Lebanon!

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office was honored to participate in Community Week yesterday with Mount Lebanon Elementar...
20/10/2026

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office was honored to participate in Community Week yesterday with Mount Lebanon Elementary School. The K-9, Drone, and Forensics Units were represented from the ACSO, as well as the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The children got to learn a little about what we do and see some of our interesting tools we use to keep them safe. Thank you Mount Lebanon!

16/10/2026

***Wallace has been located and is safe***

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