LCSD

Father charged with abusing infant daughter who suffered permanent brain damage

A Columbia father is charged with abusing his infant daughter after medical professionals said the baby suffered extensive injuries causing her to permanently lose function in the right half of her brain. Robert Marvin Ray, 31, is charged with abuse to inflict great bodily injury upon a child, according to arrest warrants. “Ray originally told […]

Mother and daughter charged in family member’s death due to neglect

A Gaston woman has been charged in the death of her disabled son. The woman’s daughter has also been charged in the death. Candie McKay Shearin, 45, and Tara Nerys Shearin, 20, are charged with abuse or neglect resulting in death to a vulnerable adult, according to arrest warrants. “EMS responded to the home on […]

Man charged with five counts of attempted murder following house fire

A Columbia man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after deputies said he set a Swansea home on fire with five people inside late Saturday night. Joseph Harry Riester, 48, entered the victims’ home on Jones Wire Road with a knife shortly before midnight, according to the arrest warrants. “The victims told […]

Armed robbery suspect arrested after pursuit

A Gaston man suspected of robbing a Dollar General on Charleston Highway Saturday night was apprehended by a K-9 police dog after leading officers on a car chase, according to deputies. Anthony Devon Nelson, 22, is charged with armed robbery after pointing a handgun at two store employees and getting away with cash, according to […]