Richland County Sheriff Department

RCSD plans to destroy homeless camp near Forest Acres

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A large homeless camp identified by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department will soon be no more. Friday, the department will oversee cleanup of a private property where it believes many individuals were staying and committing crimes. “What you see behind me is a part of Columbia that a lot of people don’t see,” said Sheriff Leon…

Three men dead after shooting Sunday, Richland deputies investigating

COLUMBIA (WOLO)– UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says an investigation has determined that the three men were involved in a drug deal and robbery when they exchanged gunfire with each other. Deputies say no charges will be filed in the case. Three men are dead after a shooting Sunday on the 700th block of Zimalcrest Drive. The Richland County…

Richland County Deputies: Fatal Weekend Shooting Suspect Caught in Miami

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says the U.S. Marshal Service has arrested a man wanted in connection to a fatal weekend shooting in Richland County.  Deputies say Curtis Hicks was arrested in Miami, Florida.  According to Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 around 10am, deputies responded to the 600 block of Old Manor Road for a shots…

Richland Co. Deputies Say Mother Choked Five Month Old, Threw Her Against a Wall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies say the mother of a five month old is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies say on Saturday, at approximately 12:30pm, they responded to the 100 block of Wilcox Road in reference to an assault. Deputies say 20 year old Jacklyn Sellers hit the five month old girl , choked her, and threw her against a wall….

Update: Richland Co. Deputies Searching for Attempted Murder Suspects in Two Notch Shooting

COLUMBIA,  SC  ( WOLO) —  Richland County sheriff’s deputies say they are looking for suspects in connection with an attempted murder Saturday, at the intersection of Two Notch and Parklane Roads. Deputies say the suspects fired shots from a vehicle striking two male victims in the upper body. According to investigators,  the victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. Call Crimestoppers at…

Trick or Treat Safety Tips from the Richland County Sheriff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department wants you to have a safe Halloween. Sheriff Leon Lott is sharing some safety tips for parents and kids. Children should always trick or treat with an adult or older sibling. Never go alone. Stay in your neighborhood and only go to homes you are familiar with. Stay out of the road…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Helps Battle Cancer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the fight against cancer… the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is putting it’s money where it’s mouth is. Thursday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and cancer survivor Deputy Frieda Wyatt presented a check for 65 hundred dollars to South Carolina Oncology Associates. Deputy Wyatt says she wants to make sure those battling cancer in the midlands are not alone….

Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are using the day as a way to honor those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department honored the life of Deputy Ryan Rawl with a Memorial Crossfit…