LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County deputy shot in the line of duty has been awarded the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s Medal of Valor. Deputy Jacob Smith was shot after responding to a home invasion at a Lexington home last September. “Jacob acted bravely and selflessly when he found himself in an intense situation last […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. –Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Chapin man last month after finding a large amount of meth and fentanyl inside his home. Tarik Shiggs, 41, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, manufacturing crack, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon is pleased to announce the following promotions and transfers. Bradley Byrd has been promoted to resident deputy in Gaston. Byrd previously worked as a patrol deputy. He has been serving the county since 2020. Tyler Douglas has been transferred to resident deputy in Red Bank. Douglas previously […]
