South Carolina’s Fraternal Order of the Police will hold a memorial service November 8 at 6 pm at the Law Enforcement Monument on the State House grounds near the Assembly Street side. The service celebrates and honors the lives of fallen officers from across the state. This year the lives ofContinue Reading
The second Lexington Police Department Foundation Golf Tournament will be held at the Golden Hills Golf & Country Club September 16. As the golf tournament approaches, four player team entries are being accepted and the Lexington Police Department is seeking out local corporate sponsorships. Monetary donations are welcome and thereContinue Reading
In an effort to combat the ever-increasing dangers associated with opioid drug use, Lexington County Fire Service firefighters will now carry and administer Narcan for patients suffering from symptoms of an overdose. Narcan works as an opioid antagonist which can completely, or partially, reverse the symptoms of an opioid overdose.Continue Reading
On August 27, while in the bus pickup line around 4 pm, a Beechwood Middle student overheard another student say something about a bomb in his bookbag. After arriving home, the student reported the conversation to a parent who immediately called the Lexington County School District One’s Safety and EmergencyContinue Reading
After arriving home from school, a White Knoll High School student reported to a parent the student saw three individuals turn into the bus entrance at White Knoll High. The student also told his/her parent that he/she believed the individuals had a weapon. The student’s parent called the Lexington CountyContinue Reading
The father of the child fatally shot during a home invasion plot in May has been charged in connection with drugs deputies found in the house. Austin Graham Hanahan, 35, is charged with unlawful conduct to a child, according to arrest warrants. Hanahan is also charged with possession with intent toContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – An Irmo Middle School student is being investigated after a teacher reported hearing a student make threats during a fire drill. Detectives are interviewing the child, whose name will not be released because he’s under the age of 17, after he made a statement to a peer about ‘shootingContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Chapin High School student has been charged after making a comment in reference to an upcoming school shooting. “A parent whose child overhead the threat on a bus notified the Chapin High School Resource Officer about the incident,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Deputies responded immediatelyContinue Reading
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents today arrested a Columbia florist on charges of operating a retail business without a license. Anthony Gerard Kennedy, 49, of Columbia, operator of Flower Station, is charged with one count of operating a retail business without a license. According to his arrest warrant, Kennedy’sContinue Reading
Kierin Marcellus Dennis, a 24 year old Lexington County man, was found guilty of the murder of Da’von Nathaniel Capers by a Lexington County jury after a six day trial. In reaching their verdict, the jury rejected Dennis’ claim of self-defense. The Honorable Eugene Griffith sentenced Dennis to 30 yearsContinue Reading
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon has announced the following promotions and transfers, including two appointments to his executive and command staff. Hampton Taylor has been promoted to major of operations. Taylor, a resident of Lexington, previously served as captain of major crimes. He was appointed to serve as deputy sheriffContinue Reading