A Lexington County man is charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting his son-in-law. Steven Lee Atwell Sr., 62, recklessly disregarded the safety of others when he discharged a .44 Magnum handgun at his Leesville home Monday night, according to an arrest warrant. “Atwell pointed the gun at the victim and pulled the trigger,” Lexington […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]