Columbia man charged in gas station shooting
2021-08-05
A Columbia man is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center after his arrest Tuesday in connection to a gas station shooting last week.Continue Reading
Be careful, Walkers
2021-08-05
Koon’s Watch Summer weather means more people out and about; more time to enjoy outdoor activities like walking. Whether it’s walking down a city block,Continue Reading
Moving over isn’t a courtesy, it’s the law
2021-07-28
Koon’s Watch Every day on roads across Lexington County, law enforcement officers and other first responders put their lives at risk in order to helpContinue Reading
Deputies seek gunman in deadly shooting
2021-07-27
Lexington County deputies are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in the 100Continue Reading
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
Columbia man charged in catalytic converter theft
2021-06-25
Lexington County deputies have charged a Columbia man in connection with the weekend theft of three catalytic converters. Ajee Piedra Jimenez, 27, is charged withContinue Reading
Keep it on the down low
2021-06-24
Koon’s Watch Places are opening up again, vacations are back on and you’re ready to head out of town. Before you do that, let’s takeContinue Reading
Yes, they serve a purpose
2021-06-16
Koon’s Watch Sometimes it just seems so slow. Why are there limits? You’re late to work, late to school or to an important meeting. So,Continue Reading
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