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Deputies: Assistance Needed In Locating Deadbeat Parent

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 3:32pm
Deputies: Assistance Needed In Locating Deadbeat Parent

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is asking for the community's assistance in locating a Midlands Deadbeat Parent.  Sheriff Leon Lott says that Anthony Johnson (DOB: 12/13/1966) is wanted for failure to pay child support in excess of $58,000.

Sheriff Leon Lott states that anyone wanted for failure to pay child support should turn themselves in to the Richland County Sheriff's Department Warrant Division located at 1400 Huger Street or call 576-2392. And if you or anyone else knows the location Johnson or any fugitive, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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Sheriff: Burglary suspect found asleep in car stolen from GA

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 10:16am
Sheriff: Burglary suspect found asleep in car stolen from GA

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested a Little Mountain man on charges that he broke into a home on Stevens Creek Road near Chapin on Dec. 12, and stole jewelry, silver coins and other items worth a combined total of about $2,300.

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Report: Suspect gives clerk $1, then snatches $10 bills from register

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012, 3:11pm
Report: Suspect gives clerk $1, then snatches $10 bills from register

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a larceny at a local business.

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Sheriff: Suspect’s car gets stuck in mud while trying to flee scene

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, December 17th, 2012, 4:58pm
Sheriff: Suspect’s car gets stuck in mud while trying to flee scene

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Lexington man on Monday, on charges that the man broke into an unoccupied home on Amicks Ferry Road near Chapin and stole one iron stove, electronic devices and other items from the residence.

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Armed man robs TD Bank

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director
Monday, December 17th, 2012, 12:53pm
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Armed Robbery Prevention and Safety Message from Sheriff Leon Lott

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 12:58pm
Armed Robbery Prevention and Safety Message from Sheriff Leon Lott

As your Sheriff, your safety is my highest priority.   Below are a few suggestions to reduce or minimize the risk of your becoming a victim of Armed Robbery, there are some basic steps you can take: 

 

Before a robbery:

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Report: Man robbed at gunpoint while checking mail

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 12:43pm
Report: Man robbed at gunpoint while checking mail

A 21-year-old Lexington man was robbed at gunpoint while walking back to his apartment from checking the mail, according to sheriff’s deputies.

On November 27, Lexington County sheriff’s deputies responded to Country Walk Apartments located on Foxfire Drive in reference to an armed robbery.

Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who stated while he was walking back to his apartment after checking his mail, a black male wearing a black ski mask and gray hoodie ran up to him, according to sheriff’s deputies.

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