Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon

See video – 3 men throw Molotov cocktail from elementary school roof, Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies ask for help to identify them

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking to identify three men from a Jan. 29 incident at Pleasant Hill Elementary School. The three men walked up to the back of the school and climbed onto the roof. Later, they threw a Molotov cocktail which landed on the pavement and it exploded. They left in a […]

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Sex offender sentenced to 74 years for Lexington County rape of a 74-year-old

The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced a 74-year sentence for a sex offender in connection to a Lexington County Home Invasion and Rape. Tamar J. Nance, age 32, was sentenced to 74 years following his conviction for the home invasion and rape of a 74-year- old resident of a Harbison area apartment complex which occurred […]

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Threats made to Lexington School District 1 Technology Center, River Bluff High School and White Knoll High School

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a potential threat made today at Lexington Technology Center. Law enforcement personnel has been in communication with Lexington County School District One administration throughout the morning. No credible threat has been found, however, as part of the work to ensure a safe environment for students and faculty, […]

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West Columbia Police use data and community feedback to help protect citizens

Since Marion Boyce was named West Columbia Police Chief in September of 2021, he has implemented the use of data, community involvement and crime statistical information to help protect the citizens of the city.  Data-driven policing is the use of analytical information and technology to acknowledge and identify crimes or targets in order to more efficiently […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for tips in an effort to find wanted man

Lexington County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for tips on the location of Orlando Rodriquez Green, 34. He is wanted for multiple burglary warrants. Green is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call 9-1-1. If you know where he is, share an anonymous tip using the Midlands Crimestoppers app.

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Man shot his wife and step-daughter then shot himself in Red Bank

Lexington County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon at a home in Red Bank. A woman and her daughter were shot by her husband at their home on Bliss Lane, according to investigators. He then shot himself. “The husband was transported to a local hospital for his injuries,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department seeking tips to find wanted man

Deputies are seeking tips on the whereabouts of 33-year-old Jesse Lee Gregory. He’s wanted on a municipal court bench warrant related to a domestic violence charge. If you know where Gregory might be, share an anonymous tip by using the Midlands Crimestoppers app. You could get paid if your tip leads to an arrest.

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Former Lexington County probationary cadet arrested

Columbia Police officers arrested a former Lexington County probationary cadet Wednesday in connection with an off-duty traffic collision that happened Jan. 15. Robert Garofalo, 43, is charged with felony DUI, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon terminated Garofalo Jan. 25. “There is a trust that comes with working in the law enforcement […]

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