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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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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Kristin Janay Sigler, 14.
Sigler, of Gilbert Street, was last seen at school when she was dropped off this morning but has not returned home.
She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 lbs. and was wearing a blue hoodie with a tan logo, black sweats, white socks and black crocs. Her hair is worn in twists pulled into a bun.
If you see her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Kristin Janay Sigler, 14.
Sigler, of Gilbert Street, was last seen at school when she was dropped off this morning but has not returned home.
She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 lbs. and was wearing a blue hoodie with a tan logo, black sweats, white socks and black crocs. Her hair is worn in twists pulled into a bun. 
If you see her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.

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UPDATE (10:43 p.m. Feb. 4, 2026): Officers located Ms. Sigler. She is safe.

GREAT NEWS!!! so glad she was found

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Praying she will return home safely.

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I pray she's found safe in Jesus name Amen β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸΎ πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

πŸ™πŸΏ praying for safety and return to her family!

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Shared to my missing persons page I made and admin with a few friends and my mom as my admin feel free to join praying she’s found safe soon www.facebook.com/share/g/1833SP1X6G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Our team is actively sharing this alert across our platforms and with our network of dedicated volunteers to help spread the word as far and wide as possible.

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UPDATE (7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2026): Mr. Garrett has returned and is ok.
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MISSING: Officers and family members are working to find Dustin Foster Garrett, 45.
Garrett, of Mayflower Lane, spoke with an employer Tuesday but has not been in contact since late January with family, who have concerns for his well-being.
He is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 160 lbs. and has brown hair and hazel eyes. A clothing description was not available.
Garrett drives a white 2022 Dodge Ram with S.C. license tag 918 AZD.
If you see Garrett, his vehicle or if you know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2026): Mr. Garrett has returned and is ok.
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MISSING: Officers and family members are working to find Dustin Foster Garrett, 45.
Garrett, of Mayflower Lane, spoke with an employer Tuesday but has not been in contact since late January with family, who have concerns for his well-being.
He is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 160 lbs. and has brown hair and hazel eyes. A clothing description was not available.
Garrett drives a white 2022 Dodge Ram with S.C. license tag 918 AZD.
If you see Garrett, his vehicle or if you know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.

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UPDATE (7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2026): Mr. Garrett has returned and is ok.

Thank goodness is found!!

He’s spoke to his employer? But not his family? Maybe this is a case of just not going back home? I hope he is ok but doesn’t seem like all the information is there

He's been found

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What the Hell is happening..last week it was a girl..

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Praying for safe return your family need to now where your where about!πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Wow there's so many people are coming up missing! Much prayers that he's found safely!

Praying he is found safe.

I may have seen this guy in the main library this afternoon. He looks very similar. Clothing was jeans, brown boots, and brown jacket. He asked about a membership, took the paperwork with him and left.

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Great to see he is home and safe!

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SHADOW DAY: This is one of our favorite activities at the department. Each year for a few hours usually during the week of Feb. 2, Ground Hog Day, officers and civilian employees get to talk to their children and/or grandchildren and their friends about that their jobs at Sumter PD and it means to the community.
Sgt. Maj. J. Sinkler leads the session and introduces representatives from the different units and divisions, which include animal control, telecommunications (E-911 Center), forensics, K-9 and victim advocates.
In addition to responding to the needs of residents, technology and training plays a big part in what our law enforcement family does each day. Shadow Day gives them the opportunity to explain the job and how its done while being able to demonstrate the skills and equipment used.
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SHADOW DAY: This is one of our favorite activities at the department.  Each year for a few hours usually during the week of Feb. 2, Ground Hog Day, officers and civilian employees get to talk to their children and/or grandchildren and their friends about that their jobs at Sumter PD and it means to the community.
Sgt. Maj. J. Sinkler leads the session and introduces representatives from the different units and divisions, which include animal control, telecommunications (E-911 Center), forensics, K-9 and victim advocates.
In addition to responding to the needs of residents, technology and training plays a big part in what our law enforcement family does each day. Shadow Day gives them the opportunity to explain the job and how its done while being able to demonstrate the skills and equipment used.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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They will never look at a 45 minute episode of Law and Order SVU the same,again🀦🏿

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Love this, so important! πŸ₯°

Great job!!!!!!

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Teaching kids.. That’s a joke.

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HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Officers are working to locate De'Onta Wilson, 23, of Rolling Creek Drive, in connection with a reported sexual relationship with a minor.

A warrant was issued in January for Wilson on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor-2nd degree.

If you see him or know where he is, call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700.

Tips can be provided by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at 803-436-2718 or submitting the tips form –- www.p3tips.com/modern/TipForm.aspx?ID=1065# –- that can be found on the P3tips website or app.

A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.
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HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Officers are working to locate  DeOnta Wilson, 23, of Rolling Creek Drive, in connection with a reported sexual relationship with a minor.

A warrant was issued in January for Wilson on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor-2nd degree. 

If you see him or know where he is, call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700.

Tips can be provided by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at 803-436-2718 or submitting the tips form –- https://www.p3tips.com/modern/TipForm.aspx?ID=1065# –- that can be found on the P3tips website or app.

A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.Image attachment

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My mans anit on dat

Why bro look like if the actor who played Carlton on the original Fresh Prince of Bel Air developed a bad drug habit?

Well it’s ok for the president

Dang Cous! I’m not justifying your actions a lot of theses under age girls do look older fr. I’m sorry this is happening πŸ™πŸΎfor both parties

Praying you make it out this situation fam

Learn to talk

Greatest threat to society,

Matthew Morice

Cut it off

Wtf anit no way

ion believe itπŸ‘ŽπŸΏ

Helll naw not fam πŸ˜’

What

Sick and sad

Dang man

Wat the hell...

No bird πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Find him y’all self🀷🏾‍♀️

How old is the minor is the question he's only 23 so if the girl 17 16 round that age it happens but the mom is doing the right thing cuz my daughter been 15 and was talking to a dude who was 19 I wasn't going for it either I simply told him if I catch him back in her phone he's going to jail but we gotta teach our children that these niggas ain't shit that's just to old and they need to prey on someone there own age range

li twxn dont get down like dat‼️ KEEP HIS NAME OUT YALL MOUTH speak on him imma see boutchu🩸

Idk him but if they got his face up here and a warrant for him... they have some type of evidence! I understand some people gonna be like omg noo ive known him all my life, he would never do this... but yall do realize its usually the people we would least expect to ever do some shit like this... 95% of the time. Most people wouldnt think pastors and preachers would violate children... but a feeewwwww have. U wouldnt think your married neighbor that comes over and shares a table with you and your family would kill his kids and then his wife..... its always the people we never thought would be capable... are completely capable. Noone really knows anyone. Its a masked up society we live in and u cant take everything at face value just bc u think you know someone or something. πŸ’πŸ»‍♀️ Hope they find him and justice prevails either which way.

Damn smh

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From the comments yeah he took that pussy 🀣🀣🀣

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CALEA Accredited

Being a Police Officer in a CALEA Accredited Department means you belong to an agency that is committed to following best practice standards developed by federal, state, and local law enforcement executives through comprehensive research. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel.

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations:

  • International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
  • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
  • National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)
  • Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

SPECIFICALLY, CALEA’S GOALS ARE TO:

  • Strengthen crime prevention and control capabilities
  • Formalize essential management procedures
  • Establish fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices
  • Improve service delivery
  • Solidify interagency cooperation and coordination
  • Increase community and staff confidence in the agency