Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Police: Suspect Threw Beer at Clerk, Vandalized Store

Suspect/RCSD RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are looking for a suspect wanted for assaulting a victim at the Shell gas station located on Bluff Road. On Saturday, March 5, the suspect allegedly threw a steel beer can at the store clerk striking the victim’s body after refusing to present identification while attempting…

Police Looking to ID Suspect Accused of Attempting to Steal Laundry Detergent

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department need your help identifying a suspect accused in a strong armed robbery that happened on Two Notch Road on March 16. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect allegedly assaulted a store employee at the Publix located at 10128 Two Notch Road. The suspect shoved the victim in an…

WATCH: Deputy Fired, Arrested for Stealing Tape

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape. “When he took that piece of tape, he crossed the line,” Sheriff Lott said. “He tarnished the badge we wear.” Sheriff Lott said Deputy Kaleb Broome and another deputy were responding to a domestic violence…

Man Found Shot to Death in Car in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —  Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Scott said deputies found a wrecked car. Scott said deputies found a man in the car who had been…

Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet

Victor Cornish RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a home in the 6500 block of Frost Avenue on Jan 14. and stole a flat screen television and a Samsung tablet. The items were…

Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community’s help in identifying who’s responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin Lakes Road around 8:30 p.m. Deputies found two vehicles at the residence and a neighbors vehicle that were struck by the…

Search Continues for Man Wanted in October Burglary

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for burglary. 43-year-old Christopher Doctor allegedly broke into the Sherer Dental Lab located at 9615 Two Notch Road on October 18, 2015 and stole a Kobalt Air Compressor valued at approximately $500. Citizens with information about the crime are encourage…