Snapchat hoax causes school lockdown and search
2021-11-19
Chief Terrence Green is updating the Town of Lexington community on a social media hoax that happened this afternoon which resulted in the lockdown ofContinue Reading
Two arrested in storage unit break-in
2021-11-18
Deputies arrested a man and a woman accused of breaking into a storage unit early November 16. Jeremy Jivers, 38, and Tanya Kelley, 47, areContinue Reading
Four charged in jail contraband case
2021-10-28
Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested a woman and a man accused of trying to get drugs and contraband to the woman’s son and anotherContinue 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
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