Why the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is an ELITE law enforcement agency By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Countless law enforcement agencies have achieved fame and notoriety over the previous 100-plus years. High-profile criminal cases have led to the renown of many, as has the sheer number of police departments, sheriff’sContinue Reading
An Orangeburg County man is accused of using a water bottle filled with gasoline to set fire to a Pelion home Saturday. Tracy Lynn Stogner, 56, is charged with five counts of attempted murder, second-degree arson, stalking, and using a destructive device, according to arrest warrants. “Based onContinue Reading
In the early hours of 03/01/2022, the Special Olympics trailer and church trailer were stolen from 109 Oak Park Drive, which is located off Lake Murray Boulevard. The images shown are of the actual trailers. Inside the trailers were tools, speaker systems, and Special Olympic merchandise. If anyone has anyContinue Reading
Irmo Fire District has a new Captain. Irmo Fire Department announced the promotion of Casey Clinkscales from Acting Captain to Captain. Clinkscales began his career with Irmo Fire in 2016. Since his time with the department, he has achieved each promotional rank from Probationary Firefighter, FF1, FF2, FF3, Driver Operator,Continue Reading
Irmo Police Department held traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, February 25th which resulted in officers issuing a total of 22 warnings/citations for violations such as expired tag, No Driver’s License in possession, and a variety of equipment violations. The checkpoint was held in the 900 Block of Columbiana Drive. ThereContinue Reading
A Leesville man faces multiple charges in connection with the theft of a piece of construction equipment. Taylor Shae Mooneyham, 31, is charged with receiving stolen goods, operation of a chop shop, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession with intent to distribute meth, according to arrest warrants. “This caseContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department welcomed a new officer recently as Chief of Police, Bobby Dale, swore in officer Jeff Thrun. Thrun previously served on the Chicago Fire Department before becoming an officer in Irmo.Continue Reading
A catalytic converter might look like a dirty piece of pipe to many; however, thieves see green – as in cash – when they cut the part from the underside of a car. “It’s the precious metals, particularly platinum, that have made catalytic converter thefts something law enforcement around theContinue Reading
Christopher Dwayne Tillman, Jr., age 28, was convicted last week by a Lexington County jury of Burglary Second Degree, Arson Second Degree, and Ill-Treatment of Animals. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the trial of this case and ultimately sentenced Tillman to fifteen (15) years in the SouthContinue Reading
Bernard White, 28, of Irmo, was arrested after a lengthy pursuit with officers around 1:30 pm this afternoon. White was pulled over by a patrolman in the New Friarsgate subdivision for a traffic violation. Before the officer could make initial contact, White initiated the pursuit that lasted over ten minutes.Continue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department K-9s celebrate Valentine’s Day By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Kobe, Kane, and Rudy want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! The three Belgian Malinois wearing Valentines scarves are K-9s with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). The department fields 17-18 trained K-9s – two single-serviceContinue Reading