File RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Scammers are at it again officials say and they are warning you not to become a victim. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said criminals are out to scam citizens by using their personal information with the intent to commit fraudulent activities. Some of the scams are specifically targeting Midland’s seniors, Lott said and he is reminding citizens…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The ASPCA has recognized a Richland County investigator for her efforts in combating dog fighting in the midlands. Senior Investigator Holly Wagner received the “ASPCA Champion for Animals,” for her dedication to end dog fighting in the midlands. “To be recognized out of all the officers in the United States, not just in South Carolina, it’s…
Police are searching for two suspects wanted for allegedly stealing cash and then making off with the victim’s car.
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking the public assistance in locating a suspect wanted for armed robbery at a local eatery.
Senior investigator Holly Wagner, Richland County Sheriff’s Department RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Senior investigator Holly Wagner, received one of the ASPCA® “ASPCA Champion for Animals” awards, on Friday, April 8 , which coincides with National Dog Fighting Awareness Day. According to a press release Wagner has investigated more than four dog fighting rings in 2015 alone and formed an animal cruelty task force…
Michael Purnell RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a man suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise over the course of several days. Police say 48-year-old Michael Purnell is wanted for shoplifting men’s wear from the Burlington Coat Factory located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Richland County Sheriff Leon…
A suspect looking to possibly quench his thirst was captured on video surveillance stealing a beer.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A man was arrested on April Fools’ Day for allegedly defrauding the South Carolina Educational Lottery. Police say 26-year-old Marcus Washington is also facing eight counts of shoplifting. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said investigators were notified that Washington was going in to different businesses and presenting non-winning lottery tickets asking the employees for additional lottery tickets…
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say several people broke into a concession stand earlier this month stealing candy.
File Photo COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Attending the prom is one of the highlights of high school. While planning and enjoying the big night, smart decision making will help keep everyone safe. If you or someone you know is going to the prom, here are a few tips offered by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for a great experience. Be on…
