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A Message from Sheriff P.J. Tanner
I was born, raised and feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend the vast majority of my law enforcement career, which began in 1981, right here in Beaufort County. I consider it an honor to continue to serve as Beaufort County Sheriff, since first being elected in 1998.
As your elected Sheriff, I have taken an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of South Carolina and of the United States, and it is my job to ensure that the Constitutional rights of all Beaufort County residents and guests are upheld. At the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, an internationally accredited law enforcement agency since 2010, our operations are guided by recognized best, smart and ethical law enforcement policies and practices. I remain committed to providing the highest quality law enforcement services to Beaufort County; embracing the evolving needs of our community; and maintaining the public’s trust and confidence in the Sheriff’s Office.
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Beaufort County Coroner’s Office seeks contact information for the family of Paciano Lopez Morales
On May 25, 2015, close friends reported 54-year-old Paciano Lopez-Morales, also known as “Shorty”, missing from Hilton Head Island. His last known address was on Bluebell Lane on Hilton Head Island. Friends reported that he was staying in a makeshift room on the front porch of the Bluebell Lane home but moved out on or […]
Read MoreHomicide investigation underway following a man found dead on Southwood Drive on Hilton Head Island
On March 16th, 2023 at approximately 7:24 a.m. Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Southwood Park Drive on Hilton Head Island after a man was found deceased near the treeline bordering Southwood Park Drive. The man has been identified as 25-year-old Darryal Lamont Grant, Jr. of Hilton Head Island. His death is being investigated as […]
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Sheriff’s Office announces Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer opportunities
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new training and certification process, that if qualified, a candidate can do here in Beaufort County. It will allow qualified candidates to become Class 3 Advanced certified law enforcement officers and serve as School Resource Officers (SROs) in Beaufort County elementary schools. The South Carolina […]
Hilton Head Island woman loses more than $60,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman lost more than $60,000 in a scam. At the end of last week, the woman received an email from who she believed to be the Geek Squad at Best Buy. The email stated her protection plan was going to renew and if she wished to cancel the renewal, she needed […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island woman loses more than $100,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman falls victim to a scam, losing $130,000. The woman reported to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office she had hand delivered more than $100,000 to an individual who claimed to be a government agent. She had been scammed. The scam started with a phone call at the end of June. The […]
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Sheriff’s Office announces Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer opportunities
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new training and certification process, that if qualified, a candidate can do here in Beaufort County. It will allow qualified candidates to become Class 3 Advanced certified law enforcement officers and serve as School Resource Officers (SROs) in Beaufort County elementary schools. The South Carolina […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island woman loses more than $60,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman lost more than $60,000 in a scam. At the end of last week, the woman received an email from who she believed to be the Geek Squad at Best Buy. The email stated her protection plan was going to renew and if she wished to cancel the renewal, she needed […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island woman loses more than $100,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman falls victim to a scam, losing $130,000. The woman reported to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office she had hand delivered more than $100,000 to an individual who claimed to be a government agent. She had been scammed. The scam started with a phone call at the end of June. The […]
Read MoreBeaufort County Coroner’s Office seeks contact information for the family of Paciano Lopez Morales
On May 25, 2015, close friends reported 54-year-old Paciano Lopez-Morales, also known as “Shorty”, missing from Hilton Head Island. His last known address was on Bluebell Lane on Hilton Head Island. Friends reported that he was staying in a makeshift room on the front porch of the Bluebell Lane home but moved out on or […]
Read MoreHomicide investigation underway following a man found dead on Southwood Drive on Hilton Head Island
On March 16th, 2023 at approximately 7:24 a.m. Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Southwood Park Drive on Hilton Head Island after a man was found deceased near the treeline bordering Southwood Park Drive. The man has been identified as 25-year-old Darryal Lamont Grant, Jr. of Hilton Head Island. His death is being investigated as […]
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