The South Carolina Gamecock football program was in the news for the wrong reasons over the weekend. On Sunday, news emerged regarding the arrest of Gamecock running back Sam Williams-Dixon.
The running back, who transferred into the program in January 2026, was arrested early Sunday, and faces three counts of larceny and breaking into motor vehicles. On Monday, The State newspaper released more details of his arrest from the university police department. Included in his arrest warrant includes more details about the items allegedly stolen from the vehicles, and per police, the incidents apparently took place over the course of several days. Via The State:
"On June 7 or June 8, Williams-Dixon and his brother broke into a 2023 Dodge Charger and stole a pair of Rick Owens shoes ($1,400), a Gucci watch ($2,000), a Cuban link chain with a letter “B” pendant ($6,000), $300 in cash, a key fob cover ($100) and a pair of Jordan brand sneakers from the car. The location of the incident was 650 Lincoln St. in Columbia.
"On June 10 or June 11, Williams-Dixon and his brother broke into a 2018 Dodge Charger “with the intent to steal items of value.” Specific items aren’t listed. The location of the incident was 650 Lincoln St. in Columbia.
"On June 12, Williams-Dixon and his brother broke into a 2026 Mercedes SUV “with the intent to steal items of value.” Specific items targeted weren’t listed."
The newspaper added that the police department claims that the arrest warrants are backed by both "video surveillance" as well as a "confession."
Two of the alleged incidents per the police report took place at an on-campus housing complex in downtown Columbia, at the 650 Lincoln Street address.
A school spokesperson had stated that Williams-Dixon was suspended indefinitely from the football team following the arrest. Williams-Dixon, a native of Pickerington, Ohio, arrived at South Carolina in January. He participated in spring and winter workouts with the team, and his status with the Gamecocks moving forward is unclear at this time.
Now that more information is coming to light about the details of his arrest, that could be changing in the coming days. There has yet to be a statement from head football coach Shane Beamer regarding the incident outside of the team spokesperson confirming his suspension.
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