LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies arrested a Leesville man Tuesday night after receiving a call that he allegedly broke into a home. Benjamin Yon, 41, has been charged with first-degree burglary, according to an arrest warrant. “We received a call from the victim stating Yon was inside her gated neighborhood Tuesday night,” Lexington County […]
Just as President Ronald Reagan did 37 years ago with a presidential proclamation, I’m encouraging you in this edition of Koon’s Watch to recognize the contributions of the correctional officers to our county. Next week is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. We’re marking the occasion with special lunches and events for those who serve […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies conducted a traffic stop Thursday that led to the seizure of more than 400 grams of cocaine and a gun. Shakur Hakeem, 46, is charged with trafficking cocaine, three counts of possession of a firearm during a violent crime, possession of more than 15 MDMA pills, and possession of […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – 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 and Kevin O’Dell, who retired as a school resource officer last year, were shot during a domestic incident at a Columbia apartment complex last August. Deputy Mike Medlin […]
