ADDRESSING YOUTH CRIME: Midland communities call for stop to recent gun violence
The cry to end gun violence is also being heard in Newberry County where four teens were recently killed.
Sheriff Leon Lott
Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting questioning response of deputies
The family’s attorney is calling for an independent investigation of the incident.
‘We feel for the family. This was not something we created’: Sheriff address officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Columbia. According to investigators, deputies responded to Heyward Brockington Road just before 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19 for a domestic call with a weapon. Deputies say when they arrived on scene, the suspect Irvin Moorer Charley exited the home with what appeared to be…
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS: What the addition of 10 new SROs means for Richland Two
“When something happens at a school, kids don’t hesitate to go to the SRO and tell them what’s going on or what somebody’s got,” Lott said.
REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE: Local leaders team up to combat the issue of rising crime
“We need safe places for our young people to go, have fun and do something to keep them busy,” said Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County.
Richland County Sheriff: All 2021 murders solved
“The fact that all 32 murders were solved shows that our investigators are working closely with our community and do not give up on these victims. This senseless violence is not a law enforcement problem,” Sheriff Lott said. “We can solve the cases as they come in but that doesn’t stop the violence from happening- something has to change within the community.”
GUNS IN SCHOOLS: Richland Two partners with other school districts and agencies for gun safety initiative
“We can put up metal detectors and create all kinds of policies and procedures. At the end of the day, if it is just us involved in that effort, we won’t be successful.”
Sheriff Lott: 12 charged for roles in riot at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Sheriff Lott says 12 individuals currently face charges related to the riot at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center where two corrections officers were attacked.
South Carolina State Guard prepares for hurricane season with drill over the weekend
Hurricane season is here, and the South Carolina State Guard is preparing to help keep everyone safe. Over the weekend, they held a hurricane preparedness drill.
Sheriff Leon Lott joins Rep. Todd Rutherford to explain new law designed to combat catalytic converter thefts
Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
