September 16, 2026
Proudly Serving the Citizens of Beaufort County, South Carolina
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is warning about several scams currently affecting residents or being reported nationwide.
Staying connected with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is one of the easiest ways to stay informed about what is happening in our community.
Registration is open for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Program.
On July 16, 2026, the Beaufort County Grand Jury returned indictments against seven individuals in connection with the shooting.
Amarion Jameer Riley, 22, of Ridgeland, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a machine gun and breach of peace, aggravated in nature.
On the afternoon of July 8, deputies arrested Jacob Malik Johnson, 22, of Beaufort, on an arrest warrant charging him with Breach of Peace, Aggravated in Nature.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact lead investigator Sgt. Aaron at 843-255-3436.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested following a domestic-related shooting early Sunday morning on St. Helena Island.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports more than 659,880 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2025. That’s about one vehicle every 48 seconds.