LCSD

Substitute teacher arrested for cruelty to children

An Irmo woman has been charged with two counts of cruelty to children after using tape to restrain students at Sandhills Middle School. Janeen Suzette Clark, 26, taped two male students to their desk chairs and bound their hands with tape during school hours Thursday, according to arrest warrants. She was in a classroom at […]

More charges for suspect in fatal Thanksgiving Day shooting

A man charged with a fatal Thanksgiving Day shooting in Gaston is facing additional charges related to the incident. Michael Larone Williams, 28, of Gaston is charged with attempted murder, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and possessing a weapon after being convicted of a violent felony, according to arrest warrants. Williams was previously […]

Craigslist deal becomes robbery

A man who planned to buy a car from a stranger he met online was instead robbed at gunpoint Saturday night. The victim told Lexington County deputies he had arranged to pay 28-year-old Justin Allen Penzes for a car Penzes listed on Craigslist. “The men were supposed meet at a truck stop but Penzes called […]

Tips for shopping safely, avoiding fraud

There’s still food and football left to be enjoyed this Thanksgiving, but the holiday shopping season is already underway as retailers try to get a jump on Black Friday sales. “This time of year brings with it concerns for safety and security,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Big crowds and extended store hours create […]