Watch out for motorcycles
2021-05-20
Koon’s Watch May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and with warmer weather starting, you’ll likely see more motorcyclist on the roadways. I am writing toContinue Reading
Police Officers Foundation to hold 5K Foot Pursuit Saturday
2021-05-14
The West Columbia Police Officers Foundation is holding its annual 5K Foot Pursuit this Saturday, May 15, at 8 am. Participants will meet at WestContinue Reading
Look Before You Lock
2021-05-13
Koon’s Watch As the temps ramp up for the heart of spring and into the summer here in Lexington County, I want to take aContinue Reading
Lexington County deputy named County of Lexington employee of the year
2021-05-13
School Resource Officer Andrew Chaves has been named the County of Lexington’s employee of the year. “SRO Chaves won this award because of his willingnessContinue Reading
Columbia man arrested for tax evasion
2021-05-12
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents have arrested a Columbia man and charged him with two counts of obtaining property under false pretenses, twoContinue Reading
Help us honor them
2021-05-11
Koon’s Watch National Police week is next week across the country. This special week includes May 15, which is known as National Peace Officers MemorialContinue Reading
Army trainee armed with rifle hijacks bus with elementary school children aboard
2021-05-06
Children now safe – Deputies arrest suspect as he flees on foot By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A rifle-armed recruit from Fort Jackson hijacked aContinue Reading
3 arrested in kidnapping, deadly shooting case
2021-05-03
An 18-year-old from Cayce and two minors are accused of kidnapping and shooting a Columbia girl to death last month in a remote part ofContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies honored by SC sheriffs
2021-04-28
Three Lexington County deputies shot in the line of duty have been awarded the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s Medal of Valor. Deputy Gabriel Mulkey andContinue Reading
Lexington County launches Text-to-911
2021-04-22
Lexington County Emergency Services is pleased to announce the successful launch of Text-to-911 service. The County’s Text-to-911 uses the latest state-of-the-art technology allowing hearing- andContinue Reading
Lexington County lieutenant wins statewide award
2021-04-22
A lieutenant who serves in the Lexington County Detention Center has been recognized by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association as the state’s top detentionContinue Reading