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
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
A law enforcement bike run was held July 13 starting in the Community Park of Irmo which involved several agencies from around the midlands. Lexington County, City of Columbia, City of West Columbia and Irmo police departments all joined in as part of the Share the Road/Give Me 3 programContinue Reading