LCSD

Deputies investigating brush fires

Investigators are working to determine if recent brush fires in the Red Bank area were intentionally set. “We’re investigating five fires that have occurred in less than 48 hours,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “All of the fires have been similar in the way they were apparently set. Fortunately, nobody has been hurt and […]

Two men arrested in Gaston homicide

Two Gaston men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in his home during a welfare check Feb. 20. Charles Anthony Allen Jr. (left), 22, and Clenord James Graham, 33, are charged with murder, kidnapping, burglary and criminal conspiracy in the death of Robert Kobylak, according to […]

Search continues for man charged in Gaston incident

A Gaston man is facing two charges from a domestic dispute that prompted a SWAT response at his house Monday afternoon. Terry Lawrence Jordan Jr. is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and kidnapping, according to arrest warrants. “Based on our investigation, Jordan severely beat a female victim as she was […]

LCSD accepting ‘Citizens Academy’ applications

Applications for our 41st Citizens Academy, which starts March 28, will be accepted until March 10. The Citizens Academy gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations from blood spatter analysis to booking inmates. “Our Citizens Academy offers transparency and helps citizens have a full and complete understanding about how we serve and protect […]