The Irmo Police Department has arrested Maurice T. McQuire, 20, of Chapin, SC, on charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime following a shooting incident earlier this month. On August 3, 2024, Irmo officers responded to a shooting at a residence in the NewContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A former Lexington County detention deputy has been charged with providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office, according to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Yvette Constantino Wiggins, 57, was arrested by SLED agents after turning herself in Thursday morning at the Lexington County Sheriff’sContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested one man and are actively searching for another in connection with the killing of a man whose body was discovered by firefighters inside a burning home last month. Edward Leroy Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Winnsboro, was taken into custody Tuesday night.Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – A collision occurred at the intersection of I-26 and the Piney Grove Rd. exit on Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident involved a semi-truck parked on the shoulder of the interstate when a pickup truck collided with it. The crash led to the blockage ofContinue Reading
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
Touting his many years of service to Lexington-Richland District Five and his background in workforce development, Ken Loveless is seeking to return to one of the two District Five School Board seats in Lexington County. “After receiving so much encouragement from community members and District Five stakeholders, my family andContinue 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
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
The Chapin Police Department is pleased to welcome Officer Ryan Smith as its newest member. Smith, who now resides in Chapin with his wife and children, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the department. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Smith moved to South Carolina in 2010 after completing hisContinue 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
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A man from Swansea has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident early Tuesday morning that left one person dead and another injured. The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a prior dispute with one of the victims. Joey Len Inabinet Jr., 29, faces multipleContinue Reading