Lexington County resumed holding in-person court this week with social distancing protocols in place. Kyle Allen Brown, 27 years old, pled guilty this morning to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree. This charge carries a sentence of up to fifteen (15) years in theContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green is announcing the arrests of two men who were caught by officers as they fled from a business where they had just stolen a catalytic converter from a vehicle. On Sunday morning, February 28, 2021, officers were dispatched to a business at the 200 block of SwartzContinue Reading
A Columbia man and woman were arrested last week on multiple charges after detectives said the pair conspired to steal guns while employed by a shipping company. Keith Alexander Anderson-Salters, 20, and Alyssa Iyana Ray, 20, are both charged with five counts of sale or delivery of a stolen pistol,Continue Reading
Three Columbia teens have been accused of robbing a pizza delivery man at gunpoint Friday. Justice Isaiah Martin, 18, is charged with armed robbery, according to an arrest warrant. The names of the other two suspects will not be released because they are under the age of 18. “The driverContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies arrested a St. Matthews man Saturday on a felony charge of possession of stolen non-ferrous metals, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Joseph Michael Lyons, 41, was arrested after a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Augusta Highway, according to an incident report. “We received aContinue Reading
A Lexington man was arrested last week after investigators said he used his smartphone to record a video of a nude female without her knowledge. Harley Keith Wiles, 31, is charged with aggravated voyeurism, according to an arrest warrant. “This case started with a tip from the community,” Lexington CountyContinue Reading
Lexington County narcotics agents arrested two women Wednesday after following up on a community tip about drug activity at a Red Bank home. Leslie Ann Saylor, 46, is charged with possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, according to arrest warrants. Katherine Loreen Leiby,Continue Reading
Lexington County deputies arrested two men accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter from a car left on the side of Interstate Highway 26. Joshua Keith Shanklin, 25, and Timothy Eugene Watford, 42, are charged with possession of stolen nonferrous metals, injury to real property to obtain nonferrous metals,Continue Reading
Lexington County arrested a man Thursday after finding more than 90 pounds of marijuana in his home. Javier Ayala, 26, is charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “We received a community tip drug activity was taking place at Ayala’sContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Lexington man accused of fatally shooting a man at a business early Sunday morning. Regin Nicreis Oakman, 26, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest reports. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Michael LewisContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies arrested a Leesville man Tuesday after they found him hiding in a stolen camper. Rex Jason Corder, 53, is charged with operating a chop shop and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives received a community tip about a stolen trailer on some property in theContinue Reading