Author: Rob Dew

Taxi driver shot, killed in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a cab driver was shot and killed Sunday night. Police say it happened on Brookridge Dr. around 10pm Dec. 15th. Investigators say the victim was shot while working for the Checker Yellow Cab Company. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. If you have any information on this incident call the Columbia Police…

Former corrections officer fired, charged

South Carolina Department of Corrections Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A corrections officer in Columbia is accused of opening an inmate’s cell, allowing other inmates inside to assault him. Alicia Smith is charged with accessory before the fact and felony misconduct in office. Smith was a sergeant at Broad River Correctional Institute. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says Smith was…

Operation Stash & Wedge puts 18 men behind bars

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–An 18 month long investigation by both the Sumter Police Department and Sheriff’s Office lead to 18 indictments on federal drug charges. Investigators say 18 men were indicted on conspiracy and drug distribution charges as part of “Operation Stash and Wedge”. Authorities say the suspects were high-ranking gang members tied to violence. Deputies say more arrests are expected…

Deputies searching for shooting suspect

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–  Lexington deputies, the U.S. Marshals, and SLED are searching for a West Colubmia man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Investigators say Jamel Higgs, 33, is wanted on several charges including attempted murder after they say he shot a man several times following an argument on Dec. 3rd at a Gaston mobile home park….