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K9’s and Investigator join Richland County Sheriff’s Department to help in missing persons cases

German Shepard's and New Investigator to help in missing persons cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New four legged deputies are joining the team at the Richland county sheriff’s department. The Department says the German Shepard’s are a new resource being utilized in missing persons cases. The team, along with trainer and new investigator Michel Galliot and K9 Hammer are trained to locate people based on scent. K9 Hammer is one of four…

RCSD: Arrest made in weekend gas station shooting

The Richland County Coroner identified the victim as Savion Fonville of Moore, SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says an arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 23 year old at a gas station this weekend. Richland County Deputies say Byron Lewie was arrested at the scene and is now charged with murder in connection to the shooting. The Richland County Coroner identified the victim as Savion Fonville…

Richland Co. Coroner: Missing woman identified as homicide victim

RCSD and Coroner’s Office say they located human remains on  July 19, 2022 in the ongoing search for 38 year old missing person Alisa Wood

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner says remains discovered this week are those of a missing person. The coroners office announced Friday that Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of the homicide victim whose remains were discovered. According to the coroner, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and County Coroner’s Office located human remains on  July 19,…