Retired deputies gather for annual lunch
2021-03-17
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Active and retired Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies and others gathered at the RCSD Region 3 headquarters and RCSDContinue Reading
Sheriff’s Department establishes CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
2021-03-02
First-of-its-kind partnership between RCSD and the S.C. Department of Mental Health By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the establishment ofContinue Reading
Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested
2021-03-02
Chief Terrence Green is announcing the arrests of two men who were caught by officers as they fled from a business where they had justContinue Reading
Two die after pursuit
2021-01-28
Two people died during a police chase when the vehicle they were in ran into a cement truck head-on. The pursuit began on Bluebird LandContinue Reading
Deputies find accused thief in stolen camper
2021-01-28
Lexington County deputies arrested a Leesville man Tuesday after they found him hiding in a stolen camper. Rex Jason Corder, 53, is charged withContinue Reading
Richland convenience store owner arrested for tax evasion
2021-01-15
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents have arrested a Richland County convenience store owner and charged him with three counts of tax evasion. AmitkmarContinue Reading
New year, many resources
2021-01-15
Koon’s Watch A new year brings up many feelings and opportunities to resolve to do certain things that may have missed the mark in 2020.Continue Reading
Deputy receives bravery award, also named Deputy of the Year
2021-01-14
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the highest departmental honor – DEPUTY OF THE YEAR 2020Continue Reading
Lott re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County
2021-01-06
Hundreds of deputies later re-sworn By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the seventh consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lott raised his right hand and wasContinue Reading
RCSD lieutenant named deputy sheriff of the year 2020
2020-12-30
Knights of Columbus honors Community Action Team officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Lieutenant Marcus Kim was named DEPUTY SHERIFFContinue Reading
State museum holding virtual at-home camps
2020-12-12
The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia has introduced At-Home Virtual Morning Camps this December for ages 6 – 11, sponsored by AFLAC. The dailyContinue Reading