Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

Update: Suspect accused of firing into car with children on 1-26 Denied Bond

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies say the suspect accused of firing shots from a motorcycle on Interstate 26, into a car with children, has been denied bond. Lexington County Deputies say 36-year-old Anthony Fanning was arrested Tuesday morning. Fanning faces six counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting. Investigators say six people, including children were in the car…

Video Lexington Deputies: Searching for Suspects Who Stole Machinery

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies are searching for two suspected thieves. Deputies need your help finding two people, they say, stole an expensive piece of machinery from the Northern Tool and Equipment store on Tuesday. If you have any information call crimestoppers. Video surveillance provided by Sheriff’s Department. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

Lexington Deputies identify two men in connection with Bank Robbery in Chapin

      Ryan Anthony Newell (left) and Cory Ramon Woods (right)             CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)– Update (3/5 – 7:09 p.m.)  Lexington County officials say Ryan Anthony Newell and Cory Ramon Woods are being held in the Lexington County Detention Center in connection to Monday morning’s armed robbery. Deputies tracked down the suspects right in the…

Potbellied Pig: Swine Suspect in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– A potbellied pig is now in custody after giving Lexington County Deputies the ‘swine slip’. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received calls about a roaming pig, sneaking up on unsuspecting folks and causing minor traffic delays by running into the middle of the street. Deputies captured the pig, but the pig managed to escape the animal holding area….

Fake 911 Caller Strikes Again, Say Deputies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say the person making fake 911 calls, is at it again. The caller struck Friday morning with another false call, say deputies. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is searching for the women they say is making the unfounded 911 calls. Investigators say the calls have been coming in since March. According to Deputies, Lexington…