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Rincon Fire Department handles more than blazes

A Rincon firefighter sprays water on a burning vehicle during a recent training session. - photo by Photo by Rick Lott

firefighter spraying corrected.jpg — A Rincon firefighter sprays water on a burning vehicle during a recent training session. - photo by Photo by Rick Lott

Rick Lott

Effingham Herald

Published: May 11, 2019, 8:12 PM

RINCON — Firefighters are confronted with considerably more than burning buildings and vehicles. They undergo constant training in order to develop the necessary skills to handle a wide variety of emergency situations.

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Update: Rincon Police Release Video, Clear Officer in Walmart Case

A bystander’s video shows a Rincon police officer on top of a man during an arrest Saturday in the Walmart parking lot. The footage, widely shared on Facebook, has sparked public concern.

Walmart arrest — A bystander’s video shows a Rincon police officer on top of a man during an arrest Saturday in the Walmart parking lot. The footage, widely shared on Facebook, has sparked public concern.

Paul Kasko

Updated: Aug 6, 2025, 9:49 PM

Published: Aug 6, 2025, 6:52 PM

A Rincon police officer has returned to duty following an internal review into his use of force during the arrest of a shoplifting suspect at Walmart. The department released redacted body camera footage, the initial incident report, and a statement Wednesday, citing transparency. Warrants have been issued for five suspects in connection with the alleged theft.

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