COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is partnering up with the United States Parents Involved in Education (U.S.P.I.E.) and the Institute for Emerging Leaders, Incorporated. They’re working to educate teens on the importance of abstinence. Sheriff Leon Lott says this is a first for a law enforcement agency to implement an evidence-based abstinence education program for youth and their families….
Five men are behind bars after a undercover drug investigation in Richland County.
OLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )– Breaking : Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are working a double shooting off Brandon Hall Road. Investigators say there are two victims, one male and one female. Investigators say they are working the scene and looking for any suspects. This is a developing story and we will update it as information becomes available. @RCSD investigating. Two…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies are getting extra training on the job in the form of a Warriors versus Guardians program. ABC Columbia news got an up close look inside the department’s program. Deputies are taught how to see the differences in the way they operate the different mindsets. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Richland County Sheriff Department
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is releasing some tips on what to do at a traffic stop. · Immediately pull over to the nearest right-hand edge or curb of the roadway. · Pull your car over as close as possible to the curb of the roadway and stay clear of any intersections. · Stop and remain in such…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hitting the streets this weekend to meet and greet with local children in the DARE Truck. Activity: Richland County Sheriff’s Department will provide the DARE Truck Name of Event: Field Day Place of Event: Hand Middle School Address: 2600 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016 Time: 10:00…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are still looking for answers involving the shooting death of a man last month. The victim, 34-year-old Marcus Posey was found slain on Saturday, May 21, at 3 a.m. in the 1100 block of Blue Ridge Terrace with a gunshot wound to the upper body. A press conference was held Monday afternoon to give…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a suspect who they say stole money from the cash register at two local businesses. According to officials, surveillance footage caught the suspect inside Jackie’s Alterations located at 7304 Two Notch at 5 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2016. The suspect allegedly forced the front door…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A subcontractor with the Richland County Coroner’s Office was charged with grand larceny after stealing from the deceased. Authorities say 42-year-old Mitchell Melton manipulated the lock on the body bag to steal $11,000 Rolex watch off the wrist of a deceased male victim. Melton, was arrested at a residence on Legrand Road just after 10:30 am on Wednesday,…
Vincent Boatwright RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies are looking for a Midlands man wanted for not paying child support. 49-year-old Vincent Boatwright is wanted for failure to pay child support in excess of $71,000. Sheriff Leon Lott advises anyone wanted for failure to pay child support should turn themselves in to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Warrant Division located at 1400…
