Sheriff: Thieves still interested in what’s under your car
2022-02-16
A catalytic converter might look like a dirty piece of pipe to many; however, thieves see green – as in cash – when they cutContinue Reading
Tips for shopping safely, avoiding fraud
2021-12-14
Many family gatherings and shopping trips are back on this year, which means criminals are back in action to steal gifts and money. “This timeContinue Reading
Cross safely
2021-09-15
Koon’s Watch Rail Safety Week begins next week. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and promote education surrounding railroad rights-of-ways and gradeContinue Reading
Knowledge saves lives, especially the youngest
2021-09-08
Koon’s Watch They’re our most precious cargo—are we securing them safely? Child Passenger Safety Week is later this month. It’s a time for law enforcementContinue 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
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
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