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Deputies: Update on shots fired at Lexington County home with children inside

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies are investigating after they say shots were fired at a home with several people inside, including two children. According to deputies, it happened around 5am Thursday morning in the 100 block of Vonda Drive. Deputies say they believe multiple shots were fired from the road at the house. According to investigators, there were four people…

Deputies divert traffic following fatal accident in Lexington County

UPDATE (1/3) The vehicles involved in the fatality collision have been removed from the roadway at SC-6/South Lake Drive and I-20 and officers are completing their investigation for reconstruction purposes. pic.twitter.com/lbDY3Vx07t — Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) October 16, 2018 UPDATE (2/3) – Outbound traffic from the Town of Lexington, SC on South Lake Drive will continue to be diverted onto I-20…

Lexington County Deputies Arrest Murder Suspect on the Run for a Year

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a murder suspect, wanted since March 2017, in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say 26 year old Kevin Lawrence Pearson now faces murder charges for his role in a February 2017 homicide on Princeton Road in West Columbia, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives have treated Pearson as our most…

Update: Lexington County Deputies Capture Suspected Bank Robber

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Update: Suspect arrested in West Columbia bank robbery. Lexington County Deputies are investigating a bank robbery at The First Citizens on Sunset Blvd. Deputies say there is an active search underway for a suspect. Crime scene investigators are at the location to process the scene and collect potential evidence inside the First Citizens branch, say deputies. Deputies say one…

Lexington Deputies Charge Teen in Connection with Shooting In Neighborhood

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–A teen has been arrested and charged in connection with a murder in a Columbia neighborhood. Lexington County Deputies say 19 year old Isaac Hidalgo is charged in the shooting of 36 year old Justin Simons. Deputies say Hidalgo shot Simons in his front yard off Stirlington road last night. Investigators say the two knew each other from drug…

Lexington Deputies- Woman Accused of Pushing Elderly Lady, Stealing Car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands woman accused of assaulting a woman and stealing her car is on the run tonight, according to deputies. Lexington County Deputies are looking for 37 year old Lasepia Lapier. Deputies say Lapier knocked a 66-year-old woman down after claiming there was something in the victim’s tire. When the woman leaned over, deputies say Lapier knocked her…

Update: Shooting Investigation Continues on Villa Ct in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies continue to search for answers in connection with a shooting on Villa Court. According to Deputies, the victim was in stable condition after surgery. The shooting happened Wednesday night off Emanuel Church road around 8pm. No word on what sparked the incident. Deputies says a crime scene investigator has collected potential evidence. Photo Courtesy:…

Lexington County Man Accused in Stabbing

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies have arrested a Swansea man in connection with a  Sunday morning stabbing off Gator Road. Deputies say 37 year old Jacob Earl Harley is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies say Harley drove to the victim’s house to fight him, investigators believe Harley then pepper sprayed the man before stabbing him. The man is expected to recover from his…

Blood Drive in Honor of Injured Lexington County Deputy

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Donors are rolling up their sleeves to help give the gift of life. A Blood Drive is being held Wednesday till 5pm at the Lexington County Sheriff’s department off Gibson Road. Deputies organized the drive in honor of one of their own, who survived an accident. Deputy Lance Thomas was almost killed back in May during a motorcyle…

Two Arrests Made in Connection with Missing Lexington Woman’s Death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Two people are in custody, charged in connection with the death of a missing Lexington woman. Lexington County Deputies say Lee Anthony Corley, 37, faces murder charges in connection with the death of Alena Kennedy. Harriet Leigh Coleman, 37, is also charged in connection with the death. She faces accessory to murder and desecrating human remains charges,…