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 […]
In May of every year, we observe two important weeks. National Correctional Officers Week, May 2-8, 2021, highlights the brave men and women of the Lexington County Detention Center who work hard to ensure inmates are taken care of and jail operations run smoothly. National Police Week, May 9-15, 2021, highlights the brave men and […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A lieutenant who serves in the Lexington County Detention Center has been recognized by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association as the state’s top detention supervisor. Lt. Travis Felder has worked at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years. “We’re proud of Lt. Felder for receiving this award,” Lexington County Sheriff […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sherriff Jay Koon is pleased to announce the following promotions and transfers. Kevin Blackmon has been promoted to captain of the Lexington County Detention Center. Blackmon previously worked as a lieutenant in patrol. He has served the county since 2004. Brian Burrell has transferred to sergeant in Property Crimes. Burrell […]
