REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE: Local leaders team up to combat the issue of rising crime
“We need safe places for our young people to go, have fun and do something to keep them busy,” said Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
RCSD asking for held identifying suspect accused of armed robbery at a Waffle House
Richland County deputies are searching for a suspect accused of an armed robbery at a Waffle House last week.
RCSD: Two men charged with the murder woman who was shot while leaving a bar
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says two men have been charged with the murder of a woman who was shot as she exited a bar on Fairfield Road.
RCSD: 36 reported thefts from vehicles since Friday, firearms taken from 12
Sheriff Lott says firearms were stolen from 12 vehicles in the county since Friday.
RCSD asking for help identifying two men wanted for attempted murder
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of attempted murder.
RCSD asking for help finding missing 16-year-old
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen who has medical issues that require medication.
RCSD: Shooting outside club in Columbia sends two to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says two people were sent to the hospital after a shooting incident outside a club in Columbia.
RCSD UPDATE: Missing 25-year-old woman found
UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says Wilson has been found.
RCSD: Man’s body discovered in Eastover home
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says deputies are investigating after the body of a man was discovered in an Eastover home.
Richland County Sheriff: All 2021 murders solved
“The fact that all 32 murders were solved shows that our investigators are working closely with our community and do not give up on these victims. This senseless violence is not a law enforcement problem,” Sheriff Lott said. “We can solve the cases as they come in but that doesn’t stop the violence from happening- something has to change within the community.”
