LEXINGTON, S.C. – A 17-year-old former Gilbert High School student has been charged in connection to school threats posted on a Lexington School District One employee’s Facebook account. The former student, whose name will not be released because he’s under the age of 18, is charged with two counts of second-degree burglary and one count […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Remains found by hunters Feb. 15 deep in woods on Martin Smith Road in Leesville have been identified. The remains are those of Taylor Devin Johnson, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. She said Johnson’s cause and manner of death are undetermined. “Taylor was 22 when he was last seen by […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The man who oversees the daily operations of the Lexington County Detention Center for Sheriff Jay Koon has successfully completed requirements for a national corrections training program. Maj. Kevin Jones successfully completed the National Institute of Corrections’ Executive Excellence training program. “Kevin is a valuable leader in the detention center and a […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of robbing, kidnapping and committing sexual battery against a woman last month. Samuel Earnest Aaron, 52, is charged with criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and strong armed robbery, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information detectives gathered, Aaron offered a woman a ride home as […]
