Explorer Post seeking applicants
2021-07-14
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Explorer program is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 year. Participants ages 14-20 will get a behind-the-scenes look into a careerContinue Reading
Take steps to keep your car safe
2021-07-08
Koon’s Watch You spend your hard-earned money on vehicles — vehicles you use to transport your family to sporting events, drive yourself to work, takeContinue Reading
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accreditation assessment team invites public comment
2021-06-25
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will examine all aspects of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department policyContinue Reading
Columbia man charged in catalytic converter theft
2021-06-25
Lexington County deputies have charged a Columbia man in connection with the weekend theft of three catalytic converters. Ajee Piedra Jimenez, 27, is charged withContinue Reading
Keep it on the down low
2021-06-24
Koon’s Watch Places are opening up again, vacations are back on and you’re ready to head out of town. Before you do that, let’s takeContinue Reading
Yes, they serve a purpose
2021-06-16
Koon’s Watch Sometimes it just seems so slow. Why are there limits? You’re late to work, late to school or to an important meeting. So,Continue Reading
Lock Them Up
2021-06-12
Koon’s Watch Warmer temperatures means more people are leaving the windows down in their vehicles and more people are leaving their cars running attended toContinue Reading
Seat belts save lives
2021-06-02
Koon’s Watch You’ve read it before in this space: Seat belts save lives. But let me give that statement some weight: Between 2015 and 2019,Continue Reading
Safe on the lake
2021-05-28
Koon’s Watch As the temperature continues to rise, traffic at Lake Murray is ramping up. The lake is a large part of the high qualityContinue Reading
S.C. Military Support Foundation honors Sheriff
2021-05-21
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF), Thurs., May 20, for beingContinue Reading
SLED issues guidance on open carry with training act
2021-05-20
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is issuing guidance to the public regarding the Open Carry with Training Act that was signed into lawContinue Reading