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  • Winnsboro man arrested after deadly crash

    WINNSBORO – A Winnsboro man has been charged with DUI/felony driving under the influence, resulting in a death.

    Jones

    Omar Rashad Jones, 31, was arrested May 25 following an accident that occurred about 2:25 a.m. on Feb. 11 in Fairfield County. Jones was reported to be driving a 2003 Cadillac south on Old Douglas Road when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the road. Jones lost control of the vehicle and then travelled off the left side of the road, overturned and struck an embankment.

    A passenger in Jones’ car was pronounced dead at the scene. Jones was injured and transported to Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Neither Jones nor the passenger were wearing seatbelts.

    After an investigation by the Highway Patrol was completed, Jones was arrested, then released on a $25,000 bond.

  • Albert graduates from FBI Academy

    Albert

    COLUMBIA – Blythewood resident Capt. Bobby J. Albert of the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) recently graduated from the FBI National Academy. Albert is commander of SCHP Troop Four, which includes Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union and York counties.

    Albert was one of 223 law enforcement officers who completed 2 ½ months of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training at Quantico, Virginia, during this session.

    The Fairfield County native has served with the Highway Patrol for more than 24 years. He resides in Blythewood with his wife, Donna, and they have four grown children.  He is a member of Shandon Baptist Church and Ridgeway Masonic Lodge #30.

    “I am honored SCDPS selected me to attend this prestigious course,” Albert said. “I believe my experiences gained through this program will benefit the department as I to continue to serve the citizens and visitors of this great state.”