Police: Two Accused of Stealing for Local Target Store
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted for shoplifting from a department store.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death at Motel 6
Leon Myers/Photo RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say that they are investigating a suspicious death at a motel on Nates Road. Lt. Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a room at the Motel 6 located at 7541 Nates Road around noon on Saturday. Deputies found a male who…
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Launches New Phone App
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department launched a new mobile app for midlands residents this week. The app was launched in an effort to stay up to date with modern technology and provide a medium for citizens to find information quickly about the Sheriff’s Department. “We wanted to be able to be in the palm of…
Richland Co. Deputies Need Help Locating Robbery Suspect
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a burglary that occurred in December. Sheriff Leon Lott said that an unknown suspect broke in to the AM/PM Food Mart located at 7230 Parklane Road between midnight and 1 a.m. on Monday, December 14. The thief stole several bottles of liquor only…
Suspect Sought in Multiple Home Improvement Center Thefts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department need the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for shoplifting at multiple home improvement stores. 35-year-old Matthew Deaver is wanted for three counts of shoplifting after he allegedly stole electrical tools from the two Lowes locations and a Home Depot. Officials say Deaver walked in to the Lowes located at…
Watch: Deputy Speaks Out After Shots Fired at Patrol Car
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say the suspect, Arkeem Breeland fired at least 7 shots at Deputy Bagby. Sheriff Leon Lott said the incident started on…
Suspect in Video Store Robbery Caught
Justin Jenkins RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed robbery, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said. The Sheriff stated that the Richland County Fugitive Task Force and the United States Marshal’s Office arrested Jenkins…
Sheriff: Shooting Victim was Recent Kidney Transplant Recipient
Adrian Silva RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are searching for one or more suspects wanted in connection to the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning. Sheriff Leon Lott said just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, January 3 at Long Green Parkway at Churchland Drive deputies were called to investigate after a motorist saw an overturned…
RCSD Looking to Identify Man in Connection with Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a person who may have information connected to a recent shooting incident on Hardscrabble Road. Sheriff Lott said that just after 1 am on Saturday, December 26 in the 4000 block of Hardscrabble Road, a shooting occurred where a victim was shot in the upper body. Authorities say the…
RCSD Deputies Search for Suspect Wanted in Armed Robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is wanted for armed robbery after he hit a store employee in the head with a gun before being chased off by the victim with a bat. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said deputies are looking for a black male, with a medium build who was seen entering the Raceway in the 2100 block of…
