LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Gilbert woman is accused of stealing items last month from four Lexington County churches. Leslie Reese, 42, is charged with four counts of third-degree burglary and a single count of unlawful conduct toward a child, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing security cam footage at Gilbert United Methodist Church, property crimes […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Two men are accused of stealing a trailer from a neighbor’s home in Lexington County. Jason Wilson, a 41-year-old Lexington resident, was charged with grand larceny and Maynard Bartlett, a 37-year-old Columbia resident, was charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “After receiving a call from a […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Two Columbia men are accused of stealing cars and all-terrain vehicles from Augusta Road businesses in Lexington County. Ernest Michael Bell (left), 47, and Zannie Rashod Phillips, 29, are charged with grand larceny, second-degree burglary and criminal conspiracy, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing security cam video, property crimes investigators concluded Bell […]
Tips for shopping safely and avoiding fraud this holiday season LEXINGTON, S.C. – As the leftovers are put away and the shopping lists come into focus, criminals spring into action to steal your would-be gifts and money. “This time of year always brings concerns for safety and security,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Distractions […]
