Man accused of stealing a truck with child inside
2019-08-01
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man in connection to a motor vehicle theft with a child inside. Roberto Lee Herrera, 39, was apprehended afterContinue Reading
West Columbia Fire Protection Improves to Superior Rating
2019-07-26
The fire-protection services of the City of West Columbia, as rated by Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), has improved to Class 1 from a ClassContinue Reading
Police seek armed robbery suspect
2019-07-24
The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying an armed robbery suspect. On July 14 the Walgreens at 1537 CharlestonContinue Reading
CAT Team
2019-07-24
Members of the West Columbia CAT Team (Officer Hammill) stopped by the Glenforest School Summer Camp to speak to children ranging in ages from 4Continue Reading
Man sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault of child
2019-07-18
James C. Hester, Sr., age 61, has pled guilty in Lexington County to Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree for sexually abusingContinue Reading
West Columbia police take part in bike run
2019-07-18
A law enforcement bike run was held July 13 starting in the Community Park of Irmo which involved several agencies from around the midlands. LexingtonContinue Reading
Six arrested on drug charges
2019-07-17
Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested six people on drug charges after tracking two wanted subjects to a home in Lexington. Deputies responded to theContinue Reading
Child found dead in pool
2019-07-16
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the 10-year-old boy who was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a relative’s swimmingContinue Reading
Lexington County deputy suspended after DUI arrest
2019-06-26
A Lexington County deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave after South Carolina state troopers charged him with driving under the influence. Troopers saidContinue Reading
Lexington man accused of sex trafficking
2019-06-20
Lexington County deputies have charged a man they said recruited and enticed a woman to perform sexual acts with other men for money. Gino Smith,Continue Reading
FBI academy graduates Captain Jenn Burns
2019-06-20
FBI academy graduates Captain Jenn Burns Captain Jenn Burns, commander of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s west patrol region, has been graduated from the FBI’sContinue Reading