Rise in crime in U.S. cities
There’s been a rise in crime in major cities across the country. From “smash and grab” robberies at high end stores to targeted attacks on Asian women in the Bay Area, lawmakers and officials say enough is enough.
The RCSD arrested two individuals they say are responsible for a burglary that took place at Blythewood’s Tobacco and Vape store.
Clemson City Police authorities are looking to identify a person involved in vehicle break-ins and fraud cases.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A 2-year-old is in the hospital after deputies say they were shot at a Columbia apartment complex. Richland County deputies are on scene at a Columbia apartment complex after a child was shot. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 100 Willow Oak Dr. Monday, May 30. Once on scene, they located a 2-year-old child…
There’s been a rise in crime in major cities across the country. From “smash and grab” robberies at high end stores to targeted attacks on Asian women in the Bay Area, lawmakers and officials say enough is enough.
A new study found the lockdown policies during the pandemic lowered crime in more than two dozen cities.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Associated Press): South Carolina has updated a service that provides information to crime victims such as a suspect’s custody status or hearing date. The South Carolina Victim Information and Notification Everyday system now offers a list of local and national groups that assist victims. Officials say the upgraded SC-Vine website and app are also easier to use. SC-Vine…
Courtesy: Richland County Sheriff’s Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Antoni Lawrence, who is wanted on attempted murder charges. Deputies say they were dispatched to Shandon Crossing Apartments on September 8 where they found the victim lying on his back with a gunshot wound to his lower body. Authorities…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The rates for overall violent crimes and property crime in South Carolina fell in 2018 according to a report released Friday by State Law Enforcement Division. However, its not all good news. A SLED spokesperson says the number of murders in 2018 reached a 5-year high with 393 victims, while the number of law enforcement officers assaulted increased…
A Santee man was charged with distribution of methamphetamine after investigators responded to citizen’s complaints of drug activity while arresting another man who drove to the residence, said Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office.
A man arrested and charged in connection with a a Columbia armed robbery is now accused in a series of crimes.