A search is underway for a man who’s wanted after an attempted sexual assault at Chapin’s Crooked Creek Park. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the attack happened the afternoon of May 21. A woman exercising in the park said a shirtless man wearing khaki cargo shorts who appeared to beContinue Reading
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office reported a dead body found near the 900 block of Locker Road behind Target on Harbison Blvd. on May 25. The human remains were identified as being male either white or hispanic and between the ages of 30 to 45 with a height of 6Continue Reading
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department once again wins tri-agency competition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth year in a row, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) edged past the Columbia Police Department (CPD), and the Columbia Fire Department (CFD) to win the annual BATTLE OF THE BADGESContinue Reading
National EMS Week (May 21-27) celebrates the emergency medical service profession and its providers, shining a spotlight on first responders. This year, Richland County EMS recognized a paramedic and an EMT from each shift who consistently work well with others, maintain a positive attitude and are dedicated to fulfilling theContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department has arrested a former Lexington County deputy accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex. Giovanni Michael Vaccaro, 29, was charged with disorderly conduct Friday morning, according to a Lexington Police Department incident report. “When I became aware of Mr. Vaccaro’s actions which resulted in hisContinue Reading
Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death inside a car Thursday. Tyrese Shevon Madison, 24, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Madison is also charged in connection to drugs he had in his possessionContinue Reading
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 against violence in central South Carolina, Saturday, May 20, with additional marches scheduled across the Palmetto State throughout the summer months. Established by Midlands-area pastors, communityContinue Reading
A Lexington County man is charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Leesville earlier this month. Vernon Ray Frick, 52, is charged with attempted murder, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and unlawful possession of a firearm,Continue Reading
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 that leads to the capture and return to prison of Jeriod John Price. Price was released from prison in March, but he has been ordered toContinue Reading
A Gaston man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in a hotel parking lot earlier this year. Dyshawn Titus Hines, 40, is charged with criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, in addition to two counts of attempted murder, accordingContinue Reading
The wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) headquarters’ memorial garden for a special service honoring the families’ deceased loved ones, Monday, May 15, the date officiallyContinue Reading