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Police search for masked suspect near Darlington apartments

Heard on: Darlington SC Law Dispatch Group Calls

04:06

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It is. We're moving back towards Swift Creek behind the apartments.

2/16/2026 02:54 PM

Suspicious Activity

Sanders St & Wells St, Darlington, SC 29532

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AI Summary

Suspicious Activity reported near Sanders St & Wells St, Darlington, SC 29532 on Feb 16, 2026, 2:54 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in Darlington initiated a large-scale search near Sanders Street, Wells Street, and Swift Creek for a possible suspect reportedly last seen running behind apartment com AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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