Arrests made following deputy-involved crash
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a three-car pile-up involving a Richland County Sheriff's deputy, The State reports. Darryl Jumper Jr. and Kelvin Jackson were the drivers of two cars Sgt. Stacey Davis initially pulled over, and the accident occurred when another officer coming to assist Davis and a third car driven by an elderly woman collided with one of the suspect's vehicles. Jumper was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a scheduled IV narcotic. Jackson was charged with pointing and presenting. Both men are being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, and all of the drivers were treated for injuries that weren't life-threatening.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
No signs of foul play found in Parris Island death
WIS reports that no signs of foul play were found by Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigators in the case of a Marine recruit who died on Parris Island. Raheel Siddiqui, a native of Michigan, died on March 7 while in basic training on Parris Island when he fell almost 40 feet down a barracks stairwell at the Marine Corp Recruit Depot. The NCIS investigation into Siddiqui's death is ongoing.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Columbia woman killed in Easter crash
A Columbia woman has been identified as the passenger killed in a one-car accident on the morning of Easter Sunday, The State reports. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 30-year-old Janikque N. Keitt was killed by injuries sustained in the crash. Keitt was pronounced dead at the scene on Interstate 77. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Tremaine Germany-Bryd, was treated for injuries that weren't life-threatening at Palmetto Health Richland. State troopers are still investigating the crash.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor