Community tip leads to drug arrests at Midlands motel
2024-05-01
A tip from the public led narcotics agents to a motel on Piney Grove Road Friday in their search for an accused drug dealer. “InvestigatorsContinue Reading
Deputies seek tips on deadly shooting
2024-04-29
Lexington County authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance following a tragic incident that unfolded early Sunday morning at a bar in Swansea.Continue Reading
Lexington County deputies investigating deadly crash that ended pursuit
2024-04-22
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred during a pursuit initiated by a South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services officer.Continue Reading
Former Lexington County deputy faces harassment, misconduct charges
2024-04-18
Lorna Shay Elders, a former Lexington County deputy, surrendered herself at the Lexington County Detention Center on Monday, where she was arrested by State LawContinue Reading
Two Men Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking
2024-02-13
Justin Stewart Goff, 34, and Steven Allen Loan, 36, have been sentenced to 15 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections after pleading guiltyContinue Reading
West Columbia Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges
2024-02-08
In a recent operation, Lexington County narcotics agents apprehended a West Columbia resident, David Matthews, on charges related to drug trafficking and weapon offenses. TheContinue Reading
LCSD assistant region commander graduates from FBI National Academy
2023-12-07
Lt. Jonathan Brock, serving as the assistant commander for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s west patrol region, has successfully graduated from the prestigious FBI’s NationalContinue Reading
Man wanted on gun charges dies after standoff with deputies
2023-06-22
A West Columbia man died after a standoff with Lexington County deputies who were trying to arrest him Wednesday morning. The man, identified as 29-year-oldContinue Reading
West Columbia man charged in drug case
2023-02-15
A West Columbia man faces a series of drug charges after narcotics agents said he had drugs delivered to his home last month. Nasiyr ShemContinue Reading
Man shot his wife then took his own life
2022-10-04
Deputies in Lexington County are investigating a shooting that began Tuesday morning with a domestic-related call to a home near Gilbert. According to investigators, aContinue Reading
Lexington County woman charged with stabbing neighbor
2022-09-19
A Lexington County woman is accused of stabbing her neighbor at the victim’s home Monday night. Brenda Sue Jeffcoat, 60, is charged with attempted murderContinue Reading