Lexington Police Department

Lexington teen has returned home and is with his family

Micah Longstreet returned home and is with his family. His return was reported by the LPD, Tuesday morning. Initial story: A Lexington teen has been missing for several day and the Lexington Police Department is asking for assistance to find him, according Chief Terrence Green. Early Saturday morning (July 3) Micah James Longstreet, 18 of […]

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Collision blocks lane in Lexington, Wednesday evening

The Lexington Police Department asked drivers to please use caution while traveling inbound on South Lake Drive at Roberts Street, around 6 p.m. Wednesday. A collision had an inbound lane blocked. Police asked motorists to please pay attention to officers detouring traffic around the incident. Consider using an alternate route. (LPD photos.)

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Lexington Police look for suspect after shots fired regarding social media dispute

Lexington Police are requesting assistance from the community in relation to a shooting incident that occurred Monday, in the 300 block of Coventry Lakes Drive, according to LPD Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the incident location in reference to a shots fired call.  It is believed that an older […]

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Man shot and killed in the Town of Lexington

A fatal shooting occurred in the 100 block of Freedom Drive, in Lexington Sunday according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. Green stated the shooting took place at approximately 5:25 p.m. Officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched and found a man who had been fatally shot. This investigation of thje shooting is ongoing […]

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Man accused of harassment sought by Lexington Police

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is asking the public for information on the whereabouts of Ray L. Wyatt, age 50 of Columbia. He is wanted by the Lexington Police Department for Harassment, Second Degree and Unlawful Communication. During the investigation, the man was positively identified by both victims as Ray L. Wyatt and arrest warrants […]

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Lexington Police write 16 citations during Safety Check Point, Friday

Lexington Police set up Public Safety Checkpoints, Friday. As a result 243 vehicles passed through the checkpoints. Officers pulled 16 vehicles over and issued citations for the following violations: 11 citations were given for driving without a license or not having it in possession. There was 1 citation for possession of marijuana; 1 citation for […]

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Lexington Police target “Collision Prone” intersections, writing tickets to violators

Earlier this month, the Lexington Police Department began setting up enforcement saturation zones at “Collision Prone” Intersections in Lexington. Police Chief Terrence Green said the enforcement campaign in May is focusing on intersections where collisions are most prevalent. “Wrecks that happen within an intersection almost always start with a driver taking a risk or being […]

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Motorcycle crash results in closing of lanes on Sunset Blvd. in Lexington

A collision involving a motorcycle had the outbound lanes of Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Palmetto Park Blvd. closed, Saturday. The crash was reported by the Lexington Police Department at about 5 p.m. Traffic was detoured around the scene through a business parking lot. The LPD expected the closure to last for several hours. Police asked […]

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