Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
2021-08-10
Multi-agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the past several years, the multi-agency Midlands GangContinue Reading
Columbia man charged in gas station shooting
2021-08-05
A Columbia man is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center after his arrest Tuesday in connection to a gas station shooting last week.Continue Reading
Record turnout for 10th annual Guardians of the Night
2021-08-03
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Runners participating in GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT 2021, a 5K road race in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’sContinue Reading
Moving over isn’t a courtesy, it’s the law
2021-07-28
Koon’s Watch Every day on roads across Lexington County, law enforcement officers and other first responders put their lives at risk in order to helpContinue Reading
Harbison State Forest offers outdoor educational experience
2021-06-25
Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids on weekdays this summer? Come out to Harbison State Forest to participate in theContinue Reading
Deputy proves to be larger than life
2021-06-24
The story of RCSD Corporal Ryan MacAdams By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IT’S BEEN SAID THAT DYNAMITE COMES IN SMALL PACKAGES. And it does. ThenContinue Reading
Deputy receives bravery award from American Legion
2021-06-02
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the American Legion (S.C. Dept.) Award for Bravery during ceremoniesContinue Reading
S.C. Military Support Foundation honors Sheriff
2021-05-21
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF), Thurs., May 20, for beingContinue Reading
SLED issues guidance on open carry with training act
2021-05-20
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is issuing guidance to the public regarding the Open Carry with Training Act that was signed into lawContinue Reading
Columbia man arrested for tax evasion
2021-05-12
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents have arrested a Columbia man and charged him with two counts of obtaining property under false pretenses, twoContinue Reading
Army trainee armed with rifle hijacks bus with elementary school children aboard
2021-05-06
Children now safe – Deputies arrest suspect as he flees on foot By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A rifle-armed recruit from Fort Jackson hijacked aContinue Reading