Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Man, 45, Accused of Stealing Flat Screen TV

John Richmond RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 45-year-old man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for allegedly breaking into a locked shed, stealing a flat screen television. On Thursday, June 2, John Richmond went to 5 Sherry Court a gained entry to victim’s shed by breaking the front window causing approximately $160 in damages to the property, authorities say….

80-Year-Old Woman Scammed Out of $10K in ‘Pigeon Drop’ Con

Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 80-year-old victim was scammed of $10,000 last month, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. On June 23, the suspects initially approached the victim at Two Notch Road Walmart and convinced the victim to take them to her bank to withdraw the cash, authorities say. The suspects went with the victim to the National…

Police: Trio Arrested After Tip Leads Authorities to Crime In Progress

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A concerned citizen’s tip lead authorities to a Warner Drive business were a trio was allegedly trying to steal a trailer. Lamar Langley, 33 , Jeremy Mickle, 35 , and Ronnie Davis, 34, are charged with grand larceny. Police say Langley, Mickle and Davis went to Blooming and Grooming Landscape on June 30 after a concerned citizen…

Wanted Suspect Accused of Stealing Weed Eater, Lawn Mower

David Lee Wiliams/Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a 45-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred last month. David Williams went to a home in the 200 block of Acie Avenue in Hopkins at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8,  where he allegedly gained entry into the…

Employee Accused of Spending $30K In Company Funds for Personal Use

Valoree Corbett RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A woman is behind bars for allegedly using her employers credit card racking up $30,000 in personal purchases. 55-year-old Valoree Corbett is charged with breach of trust following her arrest at her home on June 4. Authorities say Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators were notified by Air Advance Heating and Air Conditioning that Corbett, the company’s…

Police: Community Tips Lead To Discovery of Drugs, Assault Rifle

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An 18-year-old man is facing several charges after community tips lead to the discovery of drugs and an AR-15 assault rifle. Jeramaine Dontay Fanning is charged with larceny, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of stolen weapons. Following community tips about suspicious activity, to include the selling of narcotics in the area of Wilson…

RCSD: Suspect Fired Multiple Shots Into Vehicle Overnight

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shots fired call Wednesday evening and are asking for the public’s assistance with additional information. Authorities say that around 10 p.m. a vehicle was traveling near Rushmore and Haymarket Roads when someone in the vehicle began firing multiple shots at another vehicle traveling in the opposite…

Police: Suspect Gets Ride from Store, Then Robs Driver

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department after he allegedly robbed a victim that provided him with a ride from the convenience store. Authorities say just before 3 a.m. on Thursday, June 2 in the 800 Block of Beatty Road,  the suspect stole the victim’s cellphone and credit cards at gunpoint after the victim…

RCSD’s 5th Annual Paddle for a Cure

Provided by RCSD RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The 5th Annual Richland County Sheriff’s Department “Paddle for a Cure” benefiting the American Cancer Society will be heldSaturday, June 18. The 7.2 mile scenic paddle down the Wateree River kicks off at the Wateree River Bridge, River Ramp Road off US 1 in Lugoff, SC. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m.,…

Suspects Sought in Convenience Store Robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are searching for two suspects who they say were caught on camera robbing a local convenience store. Authorities say the two armed suspects went to the Circle K gas station located at 7919 Parklane Road just before 3 a.m. on Monday, March 23 and demanded money from the store employee. The suspects…