Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon

South Congaree Police arrest 3 on charges of enticing victims using Facebook Marketplace

The Town of South Congaree Police Department’s investigators concluded a (5) month investigation on Friday involving multiple defendants. With the assistance of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the following defendants were located & taken into custody without incident. The defendants were booked at the Lexington County Detention Center. Jasmine Sierra Mosely, a (21) year old […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department identifies man who is charged with murder after apartment shooting death on Saturday

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department identified Justin Brandon McCrae, 26, as the suspect in a West Columbia shooting death, Saturday. McCrae is charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Riverbend Apartments Saturday evening. Mr. Bradley Freeman Tucker, 24, of West Columbia, has been identified as the man who died due to […]

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Lexington County deputies arrest suspect in connection to West Columbia shooting investigation

Lexington County deputies have arrested a suspect in a shooting investigation. The man was arrested shortly after the Saturday evening shooting at Riverbend Apartments off North Lucas Street in West Columbia. Major crimes detectives have interviewed those who live near the scene. Crime scene investigators have processed the scene and collected potential evidence. No additional […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help find man wanted on drug trafficking charges

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help finding Benjamin Johnson. He is wanted on multiple charges including possession of a weapon during a violent crime, trafficking meth and trafficking cocaine. Johnson sometimes goes by the name, “Deek.” If you know where Johnson is, or where he might be, please submit an anonymous […]

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Lexington County man accused of trafficking fentanyl, is arrested

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a man last week who is accused of trafficking fentanyl. Juan Enrique Escobar Doroteo, 22, is also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon by an unlawful alien, according to arrest warrants. “Lexington County Narcotics Enforcement and Drug Enforcement Administration agents obtained […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department looking for man wanted on multiple charges

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find Cody McKee. He is wanted on multiple charges including second and third-degree assault by mob. If you know where McKee is, or where he might be, please call us at 803-785-8230. You can also submit an anonymous tip by using the Midlands Crimestoppers app.

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Be on the lookout for woman who left Lexington County Detention Center

PLEASE SHARE: Please be on the lookout for Gladys Fischer. Ms. Fischer is 29 years old and was last seen upon release from the Lexington County Detention Center on Nov. 4. She was wearing all-black clothing upon booking. It is unknown if she left from the detention center on foot or in a vehicle. She […]

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Teen goes from homeless to US Marine with the help of a Lexington County deputy who arrested him

(From  Capt. Adam Myrick – Lexington County Sheriff’s Department) A life-changing opportunity for a homeless teen in South Carolina started with a shoplifting call to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy John Sanders was dispatched to the call at a grocery store. The teen was charged with stealing food from the deli. Sanders arrested the […]

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