Richland County

RCSD: 6 Burglary Suspects Arrested

RICHLAND COUNTY — Two separate burglaries in Richland County led to six arrests this week. 23-year-old Darius Burton, 24-year-old Xavier Anderson and 24-year-old Tevan Ashford are all charged with burglary, according to authorities. Just before midnight Wednesday, January 27 Burton, Anderson and Ashford allegedly broke into a residence in the 8400 block of Monticello Road and fled the scene when they realized the home…

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…

1 killed in crash involving train in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one person has died after a crash involving a passenger train and a vehicle in Richland County. Lt. Curtis Wilson with the Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened just before 6 a.m. Wednesday at a railroad crossing. Wilson says the man was dead when emergency crews arrived. Wilson says it hasn’t been determined how…

Sheriff Needs Help Locating Attempted Murder Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Sheriff Lott said that just before 7 a.m. Saturday, November 21, deputies found a victim lying in the roadway near Castle Pinckney and Longshadow Roads. The male victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the lower body and was transported to Palmetto Health Richland…