LEXINGTON, S.C. – As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple steps to avoid becoming victims of theft or fraud. “This time of year always brings concerns about safety,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Crowded stores, packed parking lots […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has earned its ninth Law Enforcement Accreditation Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., commonly known as CALEA. “A team of assessors with significant public safety experience visited the department for a four-day, on-site assessment in June,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The assessors reviewed […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Sandhills Middle School cafeteria employee is accused of bringing a loaded weapon on school grounds. Andrea Brooks, 43, is charged with carrying a weapon on school property, according to the arrest warrant. “The school resource officer was notified after a district employee told school administrators they discovered a firearm in one […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies arrested a man Saturday who was wanted in connection to a shooting that happened Friday morning near Pelion. Jacob Mitchell Hill, 32, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon by someone convicted of certain crimes and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest […]
