Sheriff Jay Koon has appointed Capt. Jenn Burns to serve as commander of the Sheriff Department’s west patrol region, which is based near Gilbert. “Capt. Burns has shown a commitment to professionalism in her service to the people of Lexington County,” Koon said. “That level of customer service and her dedication to law enforcement make […]
Deputies are searching for two men who attempted to rob a Lexington County business Wednesday night. According to the clerk, the two men entered the C Mart on Two Notch Road around 9 p.m. wearing sweatshirts, masks and gloves. The victim told deputies the men struck her, pointed a gun and demanded money from the […]
A Columbia woman has been charged with kidnapping and unlawful neglect of a child after forcing her mother and two children out of a home and into a car at gunpoint. Lauren Barnhardt, 32, restricted the movement of her mother and stepfather Tuesday morning when she unlawfully pointed a firearm at them, according to arrest […]
According to retail experts’ predictions, we’re in the midst of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days. As you shop for those final gifts on your list it’s important to stay alert to protect yourself and your valuables. With the big crowds inside stores, it only takes a quick moment for a bad guy to grab […]