LEXINGTON, S.C. – Remains found by hunters Feb. 15 deep in woods on Martin Smith Road in Leesville have been identified. The remains are those of Taylor Devin Johnson, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. She said Johnson’s cause and manner of death are undetermined. “Taylor was 22 when he was last seen by […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The man who oversees the daily operations of the Lexington County Detention Center for Sheriff Jay Koon has successfully completed requirements for a national corrections training program. Maj. Kevin Jones successfully completed the National Institute of Corrections’ Executive Excellence training program. “Kevin is a valuable leader in the detention center and a […]
You missed your alarm clock and now you’re running late to a meeting with the boss; you figure you’ll save a few minutes by speeding. How could an extra 10 MPH hurt anything? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the probability of death, disfigurement, or debilitating injury grows with higher speed at impact. […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of robbing, kidnapping and committing sexual battery against a woman last month. Samuel Earnest Aaron, 52, is charged with criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and strong armed robbery, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information detectives gathered, Aaron offered a woman a ride home as […]
