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Armed Robbery Suspects Caught on Camera

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in an armed robbery and assault that happened at Whiskey Tavern in June. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the culprits, seen in the surveillance video above provided by RCSD, entered the business at 200 Zimalcrest Dr. on June 24, presented a handgun and…

Women: Protecting Yourself from A Predator

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department is offering a free women’s self-defense course, to empower and provide women with the tools to escape an attacker. RCSD said this is a crime prevention program that utilizes techniques that are specifically designed for women to reduce the likelihood of victimization. This program empowers women to recognize their strengths and make…

Start the New Year with “Operation Clean Slate”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Start the New Year off right by clearing up old warrants during “Operation Clean Slate.” On Friday, January 20, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia P.D. are joining forces to take care of any outstanding warrants you might have. Stop by M.L. Smith Community Development Center, at 5213 Farrow Rd. to clear up old charges…

Suspect Accused of Using Stolen Credit Card to Purchase Electronics, Gift Cards

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man is wanted for fraud after allegedly using a stolen credit card to purchase electronics and gift cards. Authorities say the suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her purse and went to the Walmart located at 10060 Two Notch Road and purchased two flat screen televisions and other electronics totaling at least $2,000. The suspect…

Police: Suspect Wanted for Theft at Two Notch Road Craft Store

Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a suspect who they say wanted the five-finger discount. The suspect was captured on surveillance video at the Hobby Town USA located at 10120 Two Notch Road on July 24 just before 10 p.m. taking three remote controlled trucks worth $680, police say.   If you have…

Trio Sought by RCSD for Shoplifting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a trio accused of shoplifting. Crystal Anderson, 28, Joshua Campbell, 23, and Rondell Nathan, 24, allegedly stole at least $4,000 worth of lawn equipment from both the Two Notch Road and Killian Road Walmart’s over the course of several days. On June 4, the trio stole four weed eaters…

Employee Arrested, Accused of Making Bomb Threats

Teyanna Johnson (ASGDC) RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 20-year-old Richland County woman is behind bars after she allegedly made bomb threats at the business where she was working as a temporary employee. Teyanna Johnson was arrested Tuesday at the Computer Science Corporation located on Wilson Boulevard and is charged with making a bomb threat or conveying false information about…