LCSD

Two suspects arrested, charged with murder in Gaston shooting death

A man and a woman have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last week on Meadowfield Road in Gaston. Fareed Rasheed Makeen and Teresa Farris Epley were present and involved with the shooting death of Ryan Williams last Friday at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to arrest warrants. “Makeen was arrested this […]

LCSD marks National Correctional Officers and Employees Week

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has begun its observance of National Correctional Officer and Employees Week. “This week is an opportunity to recognize the important work our correctional officers and civilian employees do in the Lexington County Detention Center,” Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The facility is, in essence, a small city and it takes a […]

Investigators seek to ID suspects in financial fraud cases

Lexington County detectives have appealed to the public for help as they investigate a series of credit card fraud cases. “Multiple cardholders notified us last month after their cards were fraudulently used at various stores across Lexington County,” Sheriff Jay Koon said. “As part of our investigation, we’ve obtained still images of three individuals we […]

West Columbia man wanted for domestic violence, trespassing

Lexington County deputies are searching for a man after he fled from the scene of an accident involving a patrol car. “Kyser Holston was involved in two calls for service early Monday morning,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Deputies responded to a home on Mack Street in Gaston to check on what was called […]