Leon Lott

RCSD: Former deputy terminated, arrested on grand larceny charge

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today's arrest and termination of former deputy sheriff Jason N. Edward after he was charged on four counts of Grand Larceny over $10,000 and one count of Conspiracy.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today’s arrest and termination of former deputy sheriff Jason N. Edward after he was charged on four counts of Grand Larceny over $10,000 and one count of Conspiracy.

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities. 

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities. 

Memorial held for Richland County K9 Arko

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department held a memorial was held for K9 Arko who passed away on November 5th at the age of 15. K9 Arko was the face of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. For eleven years Arko and his partner, Lt. Kevin Hoover would visit elementary schools, churches, and nursing homes.  “Arko…