LCSD

VIDEO: Burglary suspects caught on camera in the kitchen

  The two people in this video don’t belong in that kitchen…or in that fridge. Detectives obtained the security video from a house the suspects broke into on Lawson Road in Leesville. The homeowner told us the suspects kicked in the back door and stole some hunting equipment. They were driving a red Chevy truck. […]

LCSD asks SLED to lead homicide investigation

Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Glasgo Lane in response to a homicide. SLED will be leading the investigation. Sheriff Koon asked SLED to lead the investigation to avoid any potential conflict of interest. The homicide involves family members of a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department employee. The LCSD employee was not involved in […]

Jailbreak 5K Run & Walk set for May 27

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation are co-hosting the 11th Jailbreak 5K Run & Walk May 27. “Over the past 10 years, more than 5,000 participants of all ages and fitness levels have gathered in Lexington to enjoy a morning of fun and friendly competition,” Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Not […]

Suspect fatally wounded after attempted warrant service

A Lexington County man wanted on drug charges was fatally shot Tuesday morning after he threatened officers. Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, a fugitive task force consisting of U.S. Marshals, deputies from Lexington and Richland counties and Columbia police officers attempted to serve a warrant in the 200 block of Seleta Circle. Shortly after officers arrived, they made […]