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 […]
Looking at the 12 newest tables for the Lexington County Detention Center, one would think they were the work of professional welders. However, they’re the product of a two-year project by Lexington Technology Center students, led by senior Marshall Hibbs. “First, all the metal got dropped off. Then I had to make a cut […]
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon always says it’s not a matter of if a deputy’s life will be put in danger, it’s when. “We’ve just got to be ready for it. You perform how you train, so it’s important to do this kind of training.” FBI Principal Firearms Instructor Rob Chadwick says it’s all part […]
Deputies arrested Stephen Johnson Craft this morning after he initiated a pursuit following his refusal to stop for blue lights and siren. Craft, 38, got out of his car on Beckman Road and was arrested after a short foot chase. A warrant for his arrest on a charge of grand larceny had been issued earlier […]