For over 150 years, the Sumter Police Department has been serving the citizens of Sumter, South Carolina on the solid foundation of public trust and safety. Sumter PD officers serve a 40,000-strong town and are committed to treating all in our vibrant community fairly and with respect. We are a CALEA accredited agency and maintain their gold standard of serving and protecting our communities.
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Cocaine, meth, other drugs, guns seized during search of home
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 21, 2025) – Two men are charged after a kilo of cocaine and large amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana, guns and cash were found during a recent search of a Brand Street residence.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the Sumter Police Department and FBI-Columbia Bureau served a warrant on Oct. 9 at a home in the 200 block of Brand Street.
During the search, officers found 8 lbs. of marijuana, a kilo of cocaine, 62 grams of crack cocaine, 135 grams of methamphetamine, two firearms and $5,600 in cash.
Two men who live at the residence were placed in custody at the scene and charged.
Perry Sherrod Taft, 65, is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, trafficking crack cocaine (more than 28 grams and less than 100 grams) and trafficking cocaine (more than 200 grams and less than 400 grams).
Marquis Quintell Durant, 37, is charged with trafficking cocaine (more than 400 grams), trafficking crack cocaine (more than 28 grams and less than 100 grams), possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a machine gun and two counts of felon in possession of a firearm.
Both men were booked at the county detention center and remain in custody.
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Approved for media release by Sheriff Anthony Dennis and Chief Russell F. Roark, III
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Why Perry look like he's about to cry! He is about to be in Prayer for real now. Alright Prophet Perry!!!
Is that lil Freddy?
Great job. Keep finding and getting these kind of things off our streets, and making it a little safer.
Don't even think about it He's out and been out and those charges have been Vacated
Nice Job! Keep the Bust Going.
Now if the judges will do their job, and not just slap them on the hand, and release them 🙄
Hope they are going Federal with the charges.
Damn!! Yall kept serving to informed
Free both them
Do u know these guys
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Dam Baby.... Carlo Gregg
Drugs dont pay
Dam my boy
From the Willie AndThe Keynotes Perry
Typical!
Is that a trans man , keep them locked up and throw away the key 🔑 !
Wow!!!!
Aww man
Damn
Yall mf keep it cute free bird man the fast he got army behind with yall bitch ass if it was a white person yall wouldn’t have shit to say
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A message from Shaw Air Force Base regarding noise/explosions related to training.
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I felt whatever happened and I'm 12 miles away from that area. I assumed it was a sonic boom since I had heard jets beforehand.
We felt it in Summerton this morning. We're from Sumter originally, so we looked at each other and said, "The Bombing Range." Glad to know that's exactly what it was. Thanks!
Thank you for the information!
I heard AND felt it all the way to Twin Lakes Drive-it shook my house and my poor pups are scared, so I am leash walking them until this ends, and what is the timing they are doing this, so if I can keep them inside, I can. As long as our troops are ready and stay safe on the range!
Thanks for the info
Thanks for this so those affected will know... ha, if they read.
I felt it in Wedgefield twice
It’s just people board at work on show just wanna blow stuff up
UPDATE (9:27 a.m. Oct. 21, 2025): Mr. Pinkney is home and safe.
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MISSING: Officers are working to find Anthony Montez Pinkney, 24.
Pinckney, of Barwick Road, walked away from Prisma Health Tuomey at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday before being discharged.
Pinkney is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 160 lbs. and was wearing a black thermal shirt and pants. He also has multiple visible tattoos.
If you see him or know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (9:27 a.m. Oct. 21, 2025): Mr. Pinkney is home and safe.
We have shared and are following the missing person alert for Anthony Montez Pinkney.
Hummmm others who walk away from that hospital come up missing
Praying for his safety 🙏🙏!
Praying for his safety
Prayer's for a safe return home in Jesus name amen 🙏
I hope he return home safe
Is there a health concern for him?
Awesome news ❤️
Not a good dude.
That’s fucked up when I walked out that mf cause y’all was taking to long y’all ain’t make no post about my whereabouts..
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