Sheriff is said to “exemplify commitment and excellence in all aspects of law enforcement” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was officially named to the board of directors of CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (CSGS), the international arm of Crime Stoppers here in the U.S. Lott’s appointmentContinue Reading
he Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) has once again been honored as a Fire Safe SC Community, marking the fifth straight year the department has received this prestigious designation. This recognition highlights CRFD’s unwavering dedication to promoting fire safety and education within the community. In 2023 alone, CRFD’s fire prevention staffContinue Reading
Updated 07/23/24 On Sunday, July 21, firefighters in Lexington County responded to a fire on the 200 block of Oak Ridge Lane. Upon arrival, they made a tragic discovery: a body inside the burning home. Further investigation led to the finding of a man with multiple injuries in a nearbyContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of attempting to kill two children and a woman by setting fire to a home. Tracy Chad Russell Jr., 31, faces three counts of attempted murder and one count of second-degree arson, according to arrest warrants. “The Lexington CountyContinue Reading
The Midlands Gang Task Force is thwarting violent gangs and gang-related criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Gathered around a table in one of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s substations in a somewhat isolated stretch of north Columbia, S.C., Lieutenant Stephen Dauway, Corporal David Castro, andContinue Reading
Richland County, SC — In a move designed to foster closer ties with the community, Sheriff Leon Lott has added 17 new Ford Mustang GTs to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Action Team (CAT) fleet. The new vehicles were unveiled on July 1 and are expected to serve asContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Batesburg man is facing serious charges after Lexington County narcotics agents discovered drug-manufacturing supplies and substances on his property. Jarvis Oneil Adams, 37, has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of supplies used to manufacture crack cocaine, as per arrest warrants. “Agents identified Adams asContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A Columbia man has been charged with the murder of his mother, an incident that took place last December. Terry Lee Self Jr., 37, faces charges of murder according to an arrest warrant issued by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, identified as Regina Arroyo, wasContinue Reading
Kenneth Archie, 44, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Evidence presented to the court showed on June 14, 2021, the Richland CountyContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A man from Swansea has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident early Tuesday morning that left one person dead and another injured. The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a prior dispute with one of the victims. Joey Len Inabinet Jr., 29, faces multipleContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – With temperatures persistently hovering above 90 degrees, the Town of Lexington Police Department is stepping up to help residents stay cool through their Operation: Cool Down program. This initiative offers free box-style fans to those who need relief from the summer heat. Community Support Operation: Cool DownContinue Reading