Justin Jenkins RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed robbery, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said. The Sheriff stated that the Richland County Fugitive Task Force and the United States Marshal’s Office arrested Jenkins…
Adrian Silva RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are searching for one or more suspects wanted in connection to the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning. Sheriff Leon Lott said just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, January 3 at Long Green Parkway at Churchland Drive deputies were called to investigate after a motorist saw an overturned…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a person who may have information connected to a recent shooting incident on Hardscrabble Road. Sheriff Lott said that just after 1 am on Saturday, December 26 in the 4000 block of Hardscrabble Road, a shooting occurred where a victim was shot in the upper body. Authorities say the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is wanted for armed robbery after he hit a store employee in the head with a gun before being chased off by the victim with a bat. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said deputies are looking for a black male, with a medium build who was seen entering the Raceway in the 2100 block of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted for motor vehicle theft. Sheriff Leon Lott said that just after 1 p.m. on Monday, November 23, deputies responded to Wash World in the 1600 block of Leesburg Road in reference to a stolen vehicle. Officials say the vehicle belonged to a woman…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — During the holiday season, Sheriff Leon Lott is urging citizens to remain alert to your surroundings. Sheriff Lott is offering these holiday safety tips for your protection: Personal Protection: Don’t think that that it can’t happen to you. Always be aware of your surroundings, who’s in front of you and who’s behind you. Don’t get distracted. Walk purposefully,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect who allegedly shot at deputies during an officer-involved shooting on Saturday will face charges. Sheriff Lott announced the pending arrest of 59-year-old Roger Hale. Hale will be charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, receiving stolen goods, and weapons violations. Officials say that at 8 p.m….
