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5 Lexington County correctional officers receive national certification

Jan 23, 2018Capt. Adam MyrickNews Releasescorrectional officer, corrections, detention, detention center, Jail, law enforcement, Lexington County Detention Center, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Koon

Five Lexington County correctional officers have been designated as Certified Correctional Supervisors by the American Correctional Association and Commission on Correctional Certification. Correctional officers Lori Bailey and James Davenport, and sergeants Eliza Davis, William Holley and Walter Todd completed the requirements to become certified in December. “This program is designed for individuals at the ‘mid-management’ […]

Former Lexington County Sheriff Lewis McCarty dies at 76

Jan 19, 2018Capt. Adam MyrickNews ReleasesA. Lewis McCarty, Batesburg, Batesburg-Leesville, Chapin, Gaston, Irmo, Jay Koon, law enforcement, Leesville, Lewis McCarty, Lexington, Lexington County, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Lexington Sheriff, Lexington Sheriff Jay Koon, Pelion, Sheriff A. Lewis McCarty, Sheriff Jay Koon, Sheriff Koon, Sheriff Lewis McCarty, Sheriff McCarty, South Congaree, Springdale, Swansea, West Columbia

A. Lewis McCarty, whose law enforcement career in Lexington County spanned more than three decades, has died at the age of 76. “Sheriff McCarty had an incredible influence on me as a law enforcement officer and leader,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He touched many others in the profession and had a hand in […]

Suspect in fatal officer-involved shooting identified

Jan 12, 2018Capt. Adam MyrickNews Releasesattempted murder, deputy, law enforcement, Lexington County, Lexington County Coroner's Office, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Margaret Fisher, officer-involved shooting, Sheriff Koon, St. Matthews, suspect, wanted

The man killed after presenting a firearm at deputies Thursday night has been identified as 44-year-old Justin Coy Adkins of Saint Matthews, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Once Mr. Adkins was identified, our deputies determined he was wanted out of Orangeburg County for attempted murder among other charges,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon […]

Suspect fatally wounded after presenting gun at deputies

Jan 12, 2018Capt. Adam MyrickNews Releasesinvestigators, Jay Koon, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Lexington Sheriff Jay Koon, officer-involved shooting

A man was fatally shot Thursday night after he presented a gun at officers following a pursuit. “Deputies attempted to pull the man over for a traffic violation shortly before 10 p.m. on Shumpert Road,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The suspect failed to stop and initiated a pursuit that ended on Mimosa Drive when […]