A West Columbia man and a Cayce woman have been charged in connection to a homicide that happened last month on Double Branch Road in West Columbia. Roscoe Holmes III, 23, is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Michael Andy McMillan during the morning of Aug. 18, according to arrest warrants. “We obtained […]
Ever wondered what it was like behind bars? One of our newly promoted employees says it might not be what you think it is. As a child, Ormica Thomas knew she wanted to be like her mother, who worked in corrections. “I thought it was great, especially for a female to be able to be […]
Lt. Olyn Sexton was a member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s Law Enforcement Explorer post #106. After years of learning as an Explorer, Lt. Sexton was hired as an LCSD deputy. He is just one example of former Explorers who’ve gone on to successful careers in law enforcement. LCSD Explorer Post #106 will be […]
For hours one Friday last month, Michelle Sarokas and her husband had no idea where their 12-year-old son, Saylor, was. His wallet and cell phone were in their Gilbert home, but his flip flops were missing. That’s when they called the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. “We didn’t know what happened; it was the scariest day […]