Police Say Suspects Wanted in Gas Station Theft
Police are searching for two suspects wanted for allegedly stealing cash and then making off with the victim’s car.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Police: Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery of Broad River Rd. Restaurant
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.
RCSD Investigator Receives National Award
National award recognizes extraordinary actions by individuals and organizations to stop dog fights in their communities
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…
Suspect Sought in Alleged Theft of $2K Worth of Clothing
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…
Police: Suspect Stole Beer from Convenience Store
A suspect looking to possibly quench his thirst was captured on video surveillance stealing a beer.
Man Accused of Defrauding SC Lottery
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…
Deputies Looking for Suspects in Alleged Candy Theft
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say several people broke into a concession stand earlier this month stealing candy.
It’s Your Prom! Have Fun, Be Safe
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…
Suspect Sought for Allegedly Taking Money from Tip Jar
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking citizen’s to help identify a suspect accused of stealing from tip jars.
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…
