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RCSD: Be on the look-out for “porch pirates” this holiday season

Deputies say there is an uptick in package theft during the holidays
Tim Scott,

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…
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Lott: Former Richland County Deputy facing criminal sexual conduct charges against student

Fired School Resource Officer facing charges of criminal sexual conduct says Sheriff
Crysty Vaughan,

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…
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Update: Coroner identifies body found in house fire in Richland County

Crysty Vaughan,

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…
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Richland Co Investigator ‘Live PD’S’ Kevin Lawrence ABC Columbia Guest Forecaster

Crysty Vaughan,

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…
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RCSD investigates nightclub shooting that injured five people

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies continue the investigation into a New Year’s day shooting that injured five people. According to authorities, it happened after 6am at the “Faces Lounge” on Decker Boulevard. Witnesses told deputies an argument escalated into a shooting. Investigators say three women and two men were taken to the hospital, but are expected to be okay. According to…