LEXINGTON, S.C. – School Resource Officer Andrew Chaves has been named the County of Lexington’s employee of the year. “SRO Chaves won this award because of his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He’s one of the best representatives the Sheriff’s Department could have in […]
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 […]
