LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a West Columbia man accused of trying to kill three people in a shooting Tuesday evening. Ivy Tyrone Richardson Jr., 52, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, a single count each of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful possession of a weapon […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon is pleased to announce the following promotions and transfers. Morgan Boozer has been promoted to school resource officer. Boozer previously worked as a patrol deputy. She has served the county since 2022. Joel Cooper has been promoted to victims’ assistance officer. Cooper previously worked as a school […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A wanted man died Wednesday afternoon after running away from Lexington County deputies. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has not publicly identified the man, pending notification of family members. “Work is already underway to confirm what happened in this situation and what caused the man’s death,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A man and woman from Asheville, North Carolina, are accused of removing their biological children from foster care. Joyce Ann Branch, 47, and David Eugene Ritchey, 48, are charged with two counts of custodial interference, according to arrest warrants. “Based on communication records and information gathered during interviews, investigators have determined Branch […]
