Every time law enforcement officers stop to help motorists, investigate a crash, or conduct a traffic stop, they are putting their lives at risk. To address the heightened danger involved in these roadside stops, every state has enacted “Move Over” laws, requiring motorists to change lanes and/or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. Between […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A North Carolina man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and killing a child in Lexington County more than three decades ago. Thomas Eric McDowell, 61, is charged with murder, kidnapping and first-degree burglary in connection to the disappearance and death of 4-year-old Jessica Gutierrez in June 1986, according to arrest […]
Deputy Claus has worked with Sheriff Koon to plan his visit to Lexington County. This is his schedule. If he is not coming to your neighborhood, Deputy Claus will be at the first location from 6-6:30 p.m. each night so please bring your families to come say hello. We hope to see you there! Dec. […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington High School student is charged with making a direct threat against students at his school. The student, whose name will not be released because he is under age 18, made a statement on a social media app that included a threat to “shoot up the school,” according to an incident report. […]
