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
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