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South Carolina drunk driver arrested in December had been deported 3 times: affidavit
An illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal history in the United States was indicted by a South Carolina grand jury last week for re-entering without authorization after he was arrested for drunk driving in December.
Sergio Ixtepan-Toto, 36, was arrested on Dec. 6, 2024, in Pickens, South Carolina, for driving under the influence after he almost crashed into another car on West Main Street in the town.
When a Pickens police officer attempted to pull Ixtepan-Toto over, he allegedly ran a stop sign and continued driving until he was boxed into a store parking lot by police officers.
During the stop, officers reported that Ixtepan-Toto failed a field sobriety test and had multiple open beer cans in his vehicle.
TRUMP DEPORTATIONS COME AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RATTLED SOUTH CAROLINA; MOTIVE IN INTERSTATE SHUTDOWN UNKNOWN
Sergio Ixtepan-Toto, a Mexican national in the US illegally, was arrested in South Carolina for drunk driving in December 2024. (Pickens Police Department)
An incident report also stated that he had an identification card from Mexico, FOX Carolina reported.
Ixtepan-Toto was released on local charges and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on Dec. 9.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED IN ATTEMPTED TEEN KIDNAPPING DEPORTED 5 TIMES: OFFICIALS
An affidavit filed on Dec. 12 by a deportation officer stated that Ixtepan-Toto’s immigration file showed that he was deported in May 2020, November 2022 and February 2024.
Sergio Ixtepan-Toto has been arrested multiple times in South Carolina since 2008. The mugshot pictured above is from a 2018 arrest by the Pickens Police Department, two years before he was deported for the first time. (Pickens Police Department)
“There is no record that Ixtepan ever obtained permission from the Attorney General of the United States or his successor, the Director of Homeland Security, to reapply to the INS or ICE for admission into the United States after having been arrested and deported,” the affidavit said.
An affidavit filed by an ICE officer on Dec. 12 showed that Sergio Ixtepan-Toto was deported back to Mexico in May 2020, November 2022 and February 2024. (REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez)
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A background check on Ixtepan-Toto obtained by FOX Carolina showed criminal charges in various jurisdictions within the state dating back to 2008.
His previous charges include speeding, driving without a license, domestic violence, indecent exposure and four prior arrests for driving under the influence.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A ceremonial bill signing was held We Wednesday for a new law that enhances penalties for harming police animals in South Carolina.
H.3034 – also known as Fargo’s, Hyco’s, Rico’s, Coba’s, Wick’s, Mikka’s, and Bumi’s Law – was passed and ratified by state lawmakers in May.
The bill is named after seven police K-9’s lost in recent years acros South Carolina.
Gov. Henry McMaster later signed the bill into law, with it going into effect on May 15.
The law makes killing or severely injuring a police animal, such as a K-9 or horse, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
It also states that anyone convicted of that crime must pay back the full cost of the animal – including buying a new one, training and any veterinarian bills. The law also makes it a crime to fire at a police vehicle if an animal is inside.
Police are also required by law to keep detailed records when a K-9 bites or causes injury.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 2 drawing
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 8-7-6, FB: 6
Evening: 3-8-3, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 2-8-6-6, FB: 6
Evening: 7-1-4-4, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 2 drawing
01-04-05-07-34
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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South Carolina store owner found not guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Black teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Chikei Rick Chow has been found not guilty by a South Carolina jury on murder charges in the shooting death of a Black 14-year-old in Columbia.
Chow was charged in the May 28, 2023, shooting death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton outside Chow’s Shell gas station on Parklane Road.
Carmack-Belton ran from the store while being chased by Chow and his son, according to prosecutors.
Authorities said the pair pursued the teen after accusing him of stealing four bottles of water from the store.
Chow shot Carmack-Belton once in the back after his son claimed the teen had a gun. He was arrested the following day.
In November 2025, a judge denied Rick Chow immunity under South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law and also denied bond, ruling the 60-year-old store owner was a danger to the community and a flight risk.
The ruling came after prosecutors presented surveillance video and photos in court showing Carmack-Belton running from the store. Authorities said the allegation of theft was not supported by surveillance video.
Chow has served three years in prison.
The unanimous decision came Monday evening after eight hours of deliberation.
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