The death of a man who was shot in his home earlier this month has prompted Lexington County detectives to ask the public for assistance in what’s been re-categorized as a homicide investigation. 57-year-old David Washington, known to many as “John Jr.,” was injured when multiple shots were fired into his Sumter Street home in West Columbia on Jan. 8, according to […]
Sheriff Jay Koon has received approval from the Lexington County Council to use state dollars to start a body camera pilot program. “I’m thankful to council for supporting our plan. Body cameras are valuable tools that our citizens expect us to have,” Koon said. “They help us be transparent and accountable to those we protect […]
Certain personal items that have been forbidden at the Lexington County Judicial Center since 2015 will be allowed in starting Jan. 30. “After consulting with Sheriff Jay Koon and his deputies who provide security at the courthouse, I’ve made the decision to allow cellphones, bags and strollers into the courthouse,” Lexington County Clerk of Court […]
Sheriff Jay Koon has appointed Capt. Jenn Burns to serve as commander of the Sheriff Department’s west patrol region, which is based near Gilbert. “Capt. Burns has shown a commitment to professionalism in her service to the people of Lexington County,” Koon said. “That level of customer service and her dedication to law enforcement make […]