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We investigated multiple car break-ins in the Lake Wylie area last night. It's time to reshare this video for everyone in York County. https://t.co/EpqZbpfmcg
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Police Activity (11:55 a.m.) at the Sycamore Apartments off Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill. SLED is investigating an officer-involved shooting during an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) search warrant involving Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit Officers. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division - SLED will release more information when they can. No officers were physically injured. #YCSONews

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It's that time.
✅ Lock your cars.
✅ Take all valuables inside, especially firearms.
✅ Report suspicious activity.

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UPDATE: (5-28-26 4:10 p.m.) Divers have recovered the person, life saving measures were unsuccessful. The incident is under investigation.

This tragedy should be a reminder to boaters as we go into summer boating season to take safety seriously and wear a life jacket when in the water.

#YCSONews
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WATER RESCUE: (5-28-26 2:05 p.m.) Near Little Allison Creek on Lake Wylie. Subject jumped off a boat and did not resurface. Stay clear of the area while responders work.
#YCSONews #LakeWylie

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TRAFFIC: A large tree has fallen into the road, blocking both lanes near the 2700 block of York Hwy (Hwy 5). S. Shiloh Rd and Osteen Rd are your best alternatives around while crews remove the tree.
#YCSONews #Traffic

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York County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have made an arrest in the theft of money from the Field Day Park investigation. Detectives identified Park Superintendent Jason Cameron Ratterree as the sole suspect in this investigation. #YCSONews
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TRAFFIC: A serious crash has been reported near the 300 block of Neely Rd. in Rock Hill. This is off Ogden Rd. Traffic is being diverted to Ogden and Rawlsville Rd.
#YCSONews #TrafficAlert

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Lieutenant Alex Clark of the York County Sheriff’s Office has been named the 2025 Governor’s County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for county agencies, recognizing his extraordinary leadership, investigative excellence, courage under pressure, and unwavering commitment to protecting the most innocent victims and serving the citizens of York County. The award was presented by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster at a ceremony in Columbia on May 19, 2026. #YCSONews

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NEED TO ID: On May 15, 2026, between 2:19 and 2:22 am, the pictured individuals stole 3-12 pack cases of Modelo beer from QuikTrip (QT), 249 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill, SC. They left in a dark blue Hyundai Elantra. On May 17, 2026, between 3:20 and 3:25 am, another person stole 2-18 packs of Modelo beer and a 4-Loko from the same QT and left in the same suspect vehicle. Total loss $104.
#YCSONews #CrimeStoppers

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UPDATE: (5-19-26 11:25 a.m.) Sadly, divers have recovered the missing person. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, and the York County Coroner's Office is notifying the next of kin.
This tragedy should be a reminder to boaters as we go into the Memorial Day weekend and summer boating season to take safety seriously and wear a life jacket when in the water.
@SCDNR
#YCSONews #boatingsafety #MemorialDayWeekend

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UPDATE: (5-19-26 9:30 a.m.) YCSO and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources divers are in the water. They are using sonar images to see because at 35 feet deep the water in Lake Wylie is pitch black.
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UPDATE: (5-19-26, 8:50 a.m.) We are setting up to resume dive operations this morning around 9:30 a.m. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is the lead agency, and we are here to assist, along with the @YorkCountyOEM, Newport Fire Dept., City of Tega Cay, SC Fire Department, City of Tega Cay, SC Police Department, Carolina Dive and Rescue, and also Steele Creek Fire Dept.
The general search area is about 35-40 feet
We will update you as soon as we have more factual information.
#YCSONews

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UPDATE: (10:35 p.m) Due to night fall unsafe diving conditions, the search has been suspended until tomorrow morning.

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WATER RESCUE: The YCSO Dive Team, Newport Fire, and other assisting agencies are staging at the Ebenezer Park Boat Landing for a water rescue operation on Lake Wylie. We’ll have more factual information when we can release it.

#YCSONews #WaterRescue

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UPDATE: (9:08 p.m.) As divers prepare to enter the water, the initial report came in: a person jumped off a boat, submerged, and did not resurface. The area is near Tega Cay close to the Catawba Dam. The area for the search is about 30 feet deep. SCDNR will be the investigating agency.

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Missing Person Monday: On November 9, 1975, Sara Yvonne Griffin (Maiden Name Hancock) was last seen by her daughter getting into a white van owned by a family member. She went by the name Von. She had a small green suitcase with her. She called home later that night and let the kids know that she was okay, but has not been seen or heard from since. This week, on May 22, would be Yon's 90th Birthday. #YCSONews #MissingPersonMonday

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NEED TO ID: On March 21, 2026, at 12:32 p.m., the pictured individual entered Dollar Tree at 4078 Charlotte Hwy., Clover, SC. The male walked around the store for about 50 minutes before approaching an employee who was stocking the shelves. He asked her a question, and she observed that he had his pants and underwear pulled down, exposing himself to her. #YCSONews #CrimeStoppers

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UPDATE: (4:05 a.m) SWAT is standing down, but Detectives will remain in the area while conducting a search warrant, in reference to an incident which took place yesterday.

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POLICE ACTIVITY: (3:30 a.m.) Police and SWAT presence on Fig Branch Rd. Clover. Suspect is in custody. There is no danger to the public. #YCSONews