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
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
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
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
Help Us Honor Them
2021-04-27
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
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
Man and woman arrested on gun charges
2021-02-24
A Columbia man and woman were arrested last week on multiple charges after detectives said the pair conspired to steal guns while employed by aContinue Reading
3 teens charged with armed robbery of pizza delivery man
2021-02-24
Three Columbia teens have been accused of robbing a pizza delivery man at gunpoint Friday. Justice Isaiah Martin, 18, is charged with armed robbery, accordingContinue Reading