Alexi Autum Lynn Wyatt UPDATE: The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is happy to report that Alexi Autum Lynn Wyatt has been located and she is safe. (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help tonight in locating a missing Walhalla teenager.   15 year old Alexi Autum Lynn Wyatt was reported missing by a family member late this afternoon after Alexi did not arrive at her residence on the school bus.  Alexi wa

Iris Paulina Gonzales Rivera Joel Ismael Torres Eric Daniel Palmer II (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested three persons, two males and one female, on drug trafficking charges as result of a Wednesday morning traffic stop near Walhalla.   The following three persons were booked into the Oconee County Detention Center yesterday morning on the following charges:   · 20 year old Iris Paulina Gonzales Rivera La Chateau Pla

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------At approximately 1:14pm this afternoon, a Centegix alert was activated from a classroom at Northside Elementary School, which is located on N. Townville Street in Seneca.   The alert was activated due to a report of shots fired in the area.  At this time, all students, faculty and staff inside the school are okay.  Also at this time, there is no indication that the shots were fired at the school or towards anyone inside of th

Jonathan Matthew Tyler (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------A Westminster man remains in jail today after his arrest Wednesday afternoon on charges related to a Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor investigation involving two separate victims.   42 year old Jonathan Matthew Tyler was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 4:45pm yesterday after being placed into custody during a Warrant Service by Deputies assigned to the Warrants Unit and the

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------An Investigator from the Criminal Investigations Bureau is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Sunday evening near Walhalla.   Deputies from the Uniform Patrol Bureau were dispatched at around 10:17pm Sunday to an address on Berry N Serena Lane, which is near Coffee Road, in reference to a report of a disturbance and a report of shots possibly fired.  After arriving on scene, Deputies discovered a m

Tyler Lane Black (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------A Westminster man remains in jail today, on a $10,000 surety bond, after his arrest on a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree.   31 year old Tyler Lane Black, of Earles Grove Road and Dean Road, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 12:21am Friday.  Black was taken into custody during a Warrants Service late Thursday evening at an address on Shady Lane, which is in the Earle

(Walhalla, SC)------------------------------------Just like last weekend when the first winter storm of 2026 affected Oconee County, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to respond to a second winter storm in as many weekends.   “At the present time, the National Weather Service has placed Oconee County under a Winter Strom Watch,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw.  “The Winter Storm Watch is scheduled to begin Friday afternoon and last through 7am Sunday m

Skylynn Trenadee Gerrish (UPDATE: The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is happy to report that Skylynn Gerrish has been located and she is safe.) (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Missing Person’s Unit of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing, vulnerable adult.    The E-911/Communications Center of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office received a call at around 9:03am this morning from a family member of 20

Levi Kevin Jones (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Westminster man on two counts of Murder in relation to an ongoing and continuing homicide investigation.   19 year old Levi Kevin Jones, of Cobb Bridge Road, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 11:51pm yesterday evening.  Jones is a grandson of the victims.    Jones has also been charged with two counts of Possession of a Weapon during

Trina Anisssa Surnell Gholar Anthony Jerome Ferguson (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------A Mississippi woman remains in jail today, on a combined $50,000 surety bond, after her arrest early this morning on a drug trafficking charge as the result of a traffic stop.   56 year old Trina Anissa Surnell Gholar, of Golden Pine Drive in Prentiss, MS, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 5:49am today.  Arrest warrants have been obtained against

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------“It has been one week since the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office began a homicide investigation into the deaths of Larry and Sandra Moore.  I have spoken to some our citizens who have expressed concerns about the investigation, including the fact that no arrests have been made so far, as well as fears for the safety of their own family members and friends that may live in the area.”   “During the process of our investigation, a

(Walhalla, SC)------------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is standing ready to respond as the first winter storm of the season is forecast to descend upon Golden Corner starting Saturday.    “The National Weather Service has placed Oconee County under a Winter Strom Watch from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw.  “As of right now based upon the forecast, there is a chance of significant ice accumulat

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------In our continuing efforts to educate and inform our citizens, and to prevent them from becoming victims of scams, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is releasing today our January 2026 Scams Update.       The Sheriff’s Office has continued to be made aware of law enforcement scams.  In one scam, a Deputy spoke with a victim who stated that they received a call from a number that came up as No Caller ID.  After answering the c

Charles Lee Hightower Andrew David Holbrooks Ivey Joan Andrus Carmen Nicole Shook Chelsea Ann Parrish Butler (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------Narcotic Agents from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people on Thursday morning during the execution of a search warrant.   The Agents, along with Deputies assigned to the Warrants Unit and the Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement (PACE) team, executed the warrant at an address on Manor Road, which is near

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Oconee County Coroner’s Office are conducting a death investigation after the bodies of a man and woman were discovered inside of a home near Westminster yesterday evening.   Deputies from the Uniform Patrol Bureau were dispatched Thursday evening to a residence on Cromer Moore Road, which is near Longcreek Highway, upon discovery of the bodies by a family member.  The last contact w

Blake Eric Cobb Savannah Robyn Reed (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------A Westminster man and woman remain in jail today, pending a bond hearing, after their arrest yesterday on charges of placing children at risk of harm.   26 year old Savannah Robyn Reed and 28 year old Blake Eric Cobb, both of Theo Martin Road, were booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 5:11pm and 5:16pm, respectively, on Wednesday, January 14 th .      Both Reed and Cobb

Cooper Bryant Crawford Cooper Bryant Crawford (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Missing Person’s Unit of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a teenager who was reported missing almost two weeks ago.   Investigators assigned to the Unit have been following up on leads and gathering information in reference to 16 year old Cooper Bryant Crawford.  Investigators also continue to seek the public’s help in obtaining information that may l

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------Investigators with the Fraud Unit of the Criminal Investigations Bureau of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office are currently conducting an investigation into an Upstate business after allegations were made of Obtaining Goods under False Pretense.    On January 5 th  of this year, a Deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau took a report from a citizen in reference to seven online orders that were made to Thomas and Turner Boutique

Monquavious Jahmir Williams (Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------A Seneca man remains in jail today, pending a bond hearing, after his arrest Wednesday on a charge of Attempted Murder.   22 year old Monquavious Jahmir Williams, of Tribble Street, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 11:34pm yesterday on a Temporary Custody Order until arrest warrants were obtained against Williams today.    Besides the Attempted Murder charge, Williams ha

(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in an investigation into a trailer that was reported stolen in December of 2025.    On December 21 st  of last year, a Deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau spoke with an employee of a business who reported that a black 30 foot Triple R Goose Neck Trailer had been stolen from a location in Longcreek.  The trailer has a wooden floor and an aluminum box at the hook