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Former Lexington County deputy charged with disorderly conduct

2023-05-30
By: John
On: May 30, 2023
In: Public Safety

The Lexington Police Department has arrested a former Lexington County deputy accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex. Giovanni Michael Vaccaro, 29, was chargedContinue Reading

Columbia man charged with murder in shooting death

2023-05-30
By: John
On: May 30, 2023
In: Public Safety

Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death inside a car Thursday. Tyrese Shevon Madison, 24, is charged with murder andContinue Reading

Pastors and former gang leaders join forces against a culture of violence

2023-05-25
By: John
On: May 25, 2023
In: Events, Public Safety

Downtown Columbia march held May 20. Additional marches scheduled. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. G.A.N.G.S. in PEACE held their first of several 2023 marches againstContinue Reading

Reward offered for information on fugitive

2023-05-17
By: John
On: May 17, 2023
In: Public Safety

The S.C. Department of Corrections, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are offering a $30,000 reward for information thatContinue Reading

Sheriff Lott holds memorial service for fallen deputies

2023-05-16
By: John
On: May 16, 2023
In: Public Safety

The wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates ofContinue Reading

Richland County updates fireworks ordinance

2023-05-03
By: John
On: May 3, 2023
In: Government, Public Safety

With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the county’s fireworks laws. County council passed the ordinanceContinue Reading

Suspect sought in weekend shooting

2023-05-01
By: John
On: May 1, 2023
In: Public Safety

Lexington County detectives are working to generate leads in the investigation of a Saturday morning shooting in Lexington. “Deputies responded to The Hidden Tavern onContinue Reading

NETFLIX series features RCSD investigators

2023-05-01
By: John
On: May 1, 2023
In: Entertainment, Public Safety

Richland County Sheriff’s Department is lead agency in new missing persons documentary By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: DEAD OR ALIVE, a new NETFLIX documentaryContinue Reading

RCSD receives national peace officer certification

2023-04-22
By: John
On: April 22, 2023
In: Public Safety

Sheriff Lott receives award for achieving yet another agency first By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was recognized for itsContinue Reading

Deputy honored for saving man’s life

2023-02-22
By: John
On: February 22, 2023
In: Public Safety

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Kenny Fitzsimmons, Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), was awarded the Sheriff’s Award for Excellence for saving the life ofContinue Reading

Sheriff Leon Lott promoted to state major general

2023-02-07
By: John
On: February 7, 2023
In: Public Safety

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also serves as commanding general of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG), was promoted fromContinue Reading

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