Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Man Found Shot to Death in Car in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —  Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Scott said deputies found a wrecked car. Scott said deputies found a man in the car who had been…

Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet

Victor Cornish RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a home in the 6500 block of Frost Avenue on Jan 14. and stole a flat screen television and a Samsung tablet. The items were…

Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community’s help in identifying who’s responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin Lakes Road around 8:30 p.m. Deputies found two vehicles at the residence and a neighbors vehicle that were struck by the…

Search Continues for Man Wanted in October Burglary

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for burglary. 43-year-old Christopher Doctor allegedly broke into the Sherer Dental Lab located at 9615 Two Notch Road on October 18, 2015 and stole a Kobalt Air Compressor valued at approximately $500. Citizens with information about the crime are encourage…

RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death at Motel 6

Leon Myers/Photo RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say that they are investigating a suspicious death at a motel on Nates Road. Lt. Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a room at the Motel 6 located at 7541 Nates Road around noon on Saturday. Deputies found a male who…

Richland Co. Deputies Need Help Locating Robbery Suspect

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a burglary that occurred in December. Sheriff Leon Lott said that an unknown suspect broke in to the AM/PM Food Mart located at 7230 Parklane Road between midnight and 1 a.m. on Monday, December 14. The thief stole several bottles of liquor only…

Suspect Sought in Multiple Home Improvement Center Thefts

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department need the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for shoplifting at multiple home improvement stores. 35-year-old Matthew Deaver is wanted for three counts of shoplifting after he allegedly stole electrical tools from the two Lowes locations and a Home Depot. Officials say Deaver walked in to the Lowes located at…

Watch: Deputy Speaks Out After Shots Fired at Patrol Car

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say the suspect, Arkeem Breeland fired at least 7 shots at Deputy Bagby.  Sheriff Leon Lott said the incident started on…