Crime

Police: Suspect Wanted Five-Finger Discount

Photo: Surveillance/CPD COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities with the Columbia Police Department say a man is wanted for trying to get a fiver-finger discount at a retail store before breaking into a SUV. The man is accused of stealing a $40 FM transmitter from the Wal-mart located at 7520 Garners Ferry Road on February 29 before breaking into a car and stealing additional…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Launches New Phone App

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department launched a new mobile app for midlands residents this week. The app was launched in an effort to stay up to date with modern technology and provide a medium for citizens to find information quickly about the Sheriff’s Department. “We wanted to be able to be in the palm of…

RCSD Deputies: Man wanted for attempted murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a man wanted for attempted murder. Sheriff Leon Lott said 25-year-old Leroy Beaton II and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation that became physical. Beaton allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim Lott said. The incident happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday,…