RCSD asks for bond to be denied for teenage driver charged in officer-involved shooting
The judge announced that he would make a decision whether to grant Lair bond by Thursday afternoon.
Sheriff Leon Lott
Richland County Deputy Jake Salrin laid to rest, remembered fondly by fellow law enforcement officers
At Thursday’s service, Sheriff Leon Lott spoke about Deputy Jake Salrin, calling him a man of faith and a dedicated officer.
“Here we are once again” — Officials discuss deadly shooting of three teenagers on Saddletrail Road
“This is not normal. I mean the day that we start accepting this as being normal activity, then something is wrong with us,” says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.
Richland County judge revokes bond for man accused of intentionally hitting deputy
Charged with a 2021 murder that occurred on Two Notch Drive at a Waffle House, Williams was the center of a domestic violence call Richland County deputies received Sunday afternoon.
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sheriff Leon Lott was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation this past weekend!
RCSD holds 11th annual Ryan Rawl Memorial Workout
“It would be a terrible loss to just sit and grieve all the time. You have to carry on. He would’ve carried on,” says Stanley Rawl.
Fallen deputies honored by Richland County Sheriff’s Department
“We will never forget. We will make sure we do everything we can every single day to honor their memory. Not just for those of us who are here, but those who will follow us,” says Sheriff Leon Lott.
Richland Two introduces “CrisisAlert” badges, allowing teachers to signal emergencies and initiate lockdowns
According to Centegix officials, by pressing the button on the badge three times, the teacher or staff member can signal a medical emergency. Eight clicks or more initiates a schoolwide lockdown, calls 911, and alerts the police to the teacher’s exact location on campus.
JUDICIAL REFORM: Attorney general, solicitors and sheriffs ask for changes in the system
Currently, judges are selected through the Judicial Merit Selection Committee and voted on by the lawmakers.
Richland County judge denies bond reduction motion for Midlands teenager charged with attempted murder
Those against Cheatham having a bond at all included Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Sarah Merriman herself.
