Columbia, SC – A shooting occurred at Harbison Gardens on Saturday, August 3, leaving one person injured. Police responded to the incident and discovered a male victim who had been shot multiple times. The victim was promptly transported to Prisma Health Richland, where he is currently listed in stable condition.Continue Reading
Lexington County, SC – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on the morning of Friday, August 2, 2024, in Lexington County. Officers from the Lexington Medical Center Department of Public Safety responded to a call at the medical center’s EmergencyContinue Reading
South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has introduced a new initiative to aid offenders in their job search efforts. As part of this program, SCDPPPS has distributed 21 laptops to probation and parole county offices throughout the state. These laptops are equippedContinue Reading
Sheriff is said to “exemplify commitment and excellence in all aspects of law enforcement” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was officially named to the board of directors of CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (CSGS), the international arm of Crime Stoppers here in the U.S. Lott’s appointmentContinue Reading
he Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) has once again been honored as a Fire Safe SC Community, marking the fifth straight year the department has received this prestigious designation. This recognition highlights CRFD’s unwavering dedication to promoting fire safety and education within the community. In 2023 alone, CRFD’s fire prevention staffContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of attempting to kill two children and a woman by setting fire to a home. Tracy Chad Russell Jr., 31, faces three counts of attempted murder and one count of second-degree arson, according to arrest warrants. “The Lexington CountyContinue Reading
The Midlands Gang Task Force is thwarting violent gangs and gang-related criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Gathered around a table in one of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s substations in a somewhat isolated stretch of north Columbia, S.C., Lieutenant Stephen Dauway, Corporal David Castro, andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The First Responders Basketball Game, featuring a spirited match between the Irmo Fire District and EMS, saw an exciting turn of events this past Saturday, June 29, at Seven Oaks Park, located at 200 Leisure Lane. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson was given the honor of refereeing theContinue Reading
Richland County, SC — In a move designed to foster closer ties with the community, Sheriff Leon Lott has added 17 new Ford Mustang GTs to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Action Team (CAT) fleet. The new vehicles were unveiled on July 1 and are expected to serve asContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A Columbia man has been charged with the murder of his mother, an incident that took place last December. Terry Lee Self Jr., 37, faces charges of murder according to an arrest warrant issued by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, identified as Regina Arroyo, wasContinue Reading
Kenneth Archie, 44, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Evidence presented to the court showed on June 14, 2021, the Richland CountyContinue Reading