(STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) Police officers, tape, cruiser. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged Ja’cobi Worthy, 17, with attempted murder and possession of a pistol under the age of 18. On January 17th at approximately 5:20 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 8700 block of Windsor Lake Boulevard in regards to a shooting. Once on scene, they found a 15-year-old…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –There have been a growing number of gun crimes in the city of Columbia, and the Mayor says it’s time to address what he calls a “public health crisis.” And in Richland County, some techniques to help deescalate crime are already starting to make a difference throughout Richland county. With a growing number of gun crimes in…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –As the holiday season approaches, a new wave of thieves could wreak havoc on your neighborhood. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says porch pirates are more prevalent during the holiday season. After Thanksgiving, more and more parcels will be making their way to homes across the country. But as soon as your delivery ends up on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sheriff Leon Lott says a former Richland County Deputy has been arrested and is facing sexual conduct charges. According to Sheriff Lott, former deputy Jamel Bradley, who was also a school resource officer, is facing charges of criminal sexual conduct – third degree. Lott says Bradley was arrested and charged Wednesday, but was officially fired on October…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the body found in a house fire Wednesday morning. According to Gary Watts, Tracy Roberts, date of birth 05/03/1969, of Westgrove Court, Columbia, SC was discovered this morning shortly after 5:00 a.m. in his bedroom that was filled with smoke from a smoldering fire. The coroner says Roberts died at the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies say they have arrested a man accused of a double shooting on Ballenton Road last Thursday night. 46 year old Demetrick Doctor is facing charges of two counts of murder, and one count of attempted murder, say Deputies. Deputies say Doctor was taken into custody Saturday with the help of U.S. Marshal’s. Doctor is…
Richland County deputies celebrated their Fourth of July by doing a series of workouts to honor one of their own.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– He’s a Richland County Sheriff’s Department Investigator and one of A&E’s Live PD favorites and now Investigator Kevin Lawrence lives out his dream, becoming a ‘Forecaster for the Day’ on ABC Columbia. Richland County Investigator Kevin Lawrence says he has always had a fascination with the weather and would like to be a meteorologist. The Good Morning…
Richland County Deputies are searching for a man they believe broke into three area churches within the period of a week.
On Monday, February 4, 2019 around 8:30 p.m., deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call for a welfare check at the 200 block of Clarion Road.
