Media Releases


 

RCSD seeks suspect(s) for theft from motor vehicle and tampering  (02/02/2012)


Prior Months' Releases


 

January 2012
Suspect arrested for murder, attempted murder  (01/27/2012)
RCSD searches for missing woman  (01/25/2012)
RCSD seeks suspect for animal cruelty  (01/24/2012)
RCSD arrests two on weapons charge  (01/23/2012)
Attempted murder suspect arrested  (01/20/2012)
RCSD seeks suspect for theft  (01/13/2012)
Suspect arrested for attempted murder, burglary  (01/09/2012)

December 2011
RCSD seeks Derrid Leaphart in connection with shooting  (12/30/2011)
RCSD seeks Raymond Lewis Brown for attempted murder  (12/29/2011)
Additional arrest in Robbery/ K9 Deputy Killed  (12/22/2011)
RCSD seeks burglary suspects  (12/20/2011)
RCSD seeks check fraud suspect  (12/19/2011)
Cavanagh chosen to receive prestigious award  (12/18/2011)
RCSD arrests suspect wanted on multiple charges  (12/16/2011)
RCSD arrests attempted murder suspect  (12/15/2011)
Jury finds Earl Graham guilty on two counts of making a false complaint to a law enforcement officer  (12/08/2011)
Area Law Enforcement Partnership leads to success in "Operation Preventative Strike"  (12/07/2011)
RCSD arrests two for USC attack  (12/06/2011)

November 2011
RCSD seeks suspects for larceny  (11/28/2011)
RCSD makes significant arrest  (11/21/2011)
Sheriff unveils new program   (11/18/2011)
RCSD seeks suspects for strong armed robbery  (11/18/2011)
Deputy competes and wins national TV show   (11/17/2011)
Burglary Suspect Arrested  (11/16/2011)
RCSD seeks suspect for larceny  (11/15/2011)
WWII Veteran makes generous donation  (11/15/2011)
Pistol and Police Olympic Teams' Overwhelming Success (11/14/2011)
RCSD arrests armed robbery suspect  (11/04/2011)
Deputies who competed in World Games honored by County Council  (11/01/2011)
15 of 24 K9's from dog fighting case fostered  (11/01/2011)

October 2011
First K9 fostered from dog fighting case 
(10/26/2011)
RCSD seeks identity of person of interest  (10/26/2011)   update 10/26/2011: witness located
Thieves sought in car break- ins  (10/21/2011)
Officer charged with prostitution  (10/21/2011)
Additional Arrests in the Dog Fighting case and updates on the condition of the dogs (10/20/2011)
RCSD seeks Deadbeat Parent  (10/18/2011)
RCSD arrests Gary Caple for robbery  (10/17/2011)
RCSD arrests Brown wanted for robberies  (10/15/2011)
update 10/15/2011: arrest made, update 10/18/2011: witnesses sought
Strong armed robbery suspect arrested  (10/15/2011)
RCSD arrests Lowman wanted for robberies  (10/13/2011)
Competition to be held benefiting STARR  (10/13/2011)
Suspect(s) wanted for Larceny  (10/12/2011)
Suspect(s) wanted for destruction/damage/vandalism of property  (10/12/2011)
RCSD arrests two carjacking suspects - seeks third
 (10/11/2011)
Suspect(s) wanted for Vandalism  (10/10/2011)
Sheriff, coroner, family search for murder suspect  (10/07/2011)
Update On The Status Of Rescued Dogs  (10/07/2011)
New Copper Law having impact   (10/06/2011)
RCSD arrests attempted murder suspects  (10/06/2011)
RCSD arrests Austin and Winder for robbery  (10/03/2011)
Suspects wanted for Theft from Motor Vehicle and Credit Card Fraud  (10/03/2011)

September 2011
Sheriff and Community search for suspects in connection with shooting of 72 year old man  (09/29/2011)
RCSD arrest Jones for attempting to rob a bank  (09/29/2011)
RCSD seeks robbery suspect  (09/28/2011)

Mother of Abandoned Baby Arrested  (09/27/2011)
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott Announces Additional Arrests pertaining to Dog Fighting Ring  (09/26/2011)
Update 10/20/2011: Sheriff Leon Lott Announces Additional Arrests in the Dog Fighting case and provides updates on the condition of the dogs
RCSD seeks mom who abandoned baby  (09/26/2011)
RCSD arrests Anderson for scamming citizens of Richland County  (09/22/2011)
RCSD Wins 2011 National Association of Counties Achievement Award  (09/21/2011)
Two suspects arrested on multiple charges  (09/21/2011)
RCSD seeks David Ferguson for burglary   (09/20/2011) 
Update 09/22/2011: Suspect arrested
Mother arrested for Child Abuse  (09/19/2011)
Community Tip Leads to Meth Arrests  (09/19/2011)
RCSD Headquarters Parking / Construction  (09/19/2011)
Sheriff Leon Lott invites the community to the 13th annual "All Comers Track Meet" - September 23, 2011   (09/19/2011)
Sheriff Lott invites you to join us for “Cops on Top of Doughnut Shops” Wednesday, September 21 to Friday, September 23, 2011   (09/19/2011)  Update: events at the Krispy Kremes Doughnut shops across the Midlands were a huge success raising $36,000
Taxi driver dies after being shot  (09/17/2011)
Golf Tournament to help single father in need of financial help  (09/16/2011)
Suspects wanted for attempted murder  (09/16/2011)
RCSD conducts Responsibility Day  (09/14/2011)
RCSD seeks Thomas Bloodsaw for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor  (09/13/2011)  Update: suspect arrested 09/17/2011
RCSD seeks burglary suspects  (09/12/2011)

August 2011
Kidnapping/Solicitation/Shoplifting arrest  (08/30/2011)
Sheriff asked to investigate death of prisoner at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center  (08/29/2011)
RCSD seeks Moses Telford  (08/25/2011)

Sheriff introduces the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Humvee  (08/24/2011)
Burglary suspects arrested  (08/23/2011)
RCSD seeks carjacking suspect  (08/19/2011)
Arrest for child abuse  (08/19/2011)
RCSD seeks burglary suspects  (08/18/2011)
Arrests made in armed robbery  (08/18/2011)
Suspects Arrested for Murder  (08/17/2011)
Deputy's son accidentally shoots self  (08/10/2011)
RCSD seeks suspect(s) for theft  (08/09/2011)
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott Defines New Copper Theft Law  (08/08/2011)
RCSD seeks burglary suspect   (08/05/2011)
RCSD seeks suspect connected to multiple burglaries  (08/05/2011)   update 08/09/11: suspect arrested
Armed robbery suspect arrested  (08/02/2011)
Burglary suspect arrested  (08/02/2011)
Suspect in 40 home burglaries arrested  (08/01/2011)

July 2011
ATM robbery suspect arrested   (07/29/2011)  update 08/09/11: second suspect arrested
RCSD Seeks Possible Victims of Man in Custody  (07/28/2011)
Suspect shot in an attempted robbery  (07/25/2011)
Domestic Violence  (07/21/2011)
RCSD seeks murder suspect - armed and dangerous  (07/20/2011)  update 07/21/2011: suspect arrested
Man Arrested for Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer  (07/19/2011)
Third Annual National Night Out Kick-off  (07/19/2011)
Burglary and aggravated assault suspect arrested  (07/14/2011)
Murder Arrest  (07/09/2011)
RCSD seeks armed robbery suspect  (07/08/2011)
Attempted murder suspect arrested  (07/07/2011)
Sheriff Lott announces First Annual Guardians of the Night K9-5K Walk/Run  (07/07/2011)
RCSD seeks suspects involved in abduction  (07/05/2011)     Update 08/22/2011: suspects arrested

June 2011
Woman arrested for killing her husband 
(06/30/2011)
Arrest made in string of car break-ins  (06/28/2011)
RCSD Seeks Vandalism Suspects  (06/28/2011)
RCSD Seeks Robbery Suspect(s)  (06/27/2011)
RCSD arrests copper thief   (06/24/2011)
Suspect wanted for attempted murder  (06/23/2011)
RCSD seeks suspect for vandalism and theft   (06/23/2011)
Armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary, criminal domestic violence and stalking arrest   (06/23/2011)
Wanted for three counts of threats of violence by gang member to solicit membership    (06/22/2011)  update 06/23/2011 Kinlaw arrested
RCSD arrests Earl Graham for arson/fraud  (06/17/2011)
RCSD makes arrest for indecent exposure  (06/17/2011)
Two arrested in K-Mart incident  (06/10/2011)
Murder suspect arrested  (06/09/2011)
Traffic Safety Checkpoints to be conducted  (06/08/2011)
RCSD seeks witness(s) pertaining to a murder  (06/08/2011)
Suspect wanted for armed robbery  (06/03/2011)
RCSD seeks identity of murder suspect  (06/03/2011)
RCSD seeks identity of robbery suspects  (06/03/2011)
Sheriff’s In-House Database Nabs Sexual Assault Suspect  (06/02/2011)
Arrest made in the Death of a Vulnerable Adult  (06/01/2011)

May 2011
Law Enforcement-Corporate Partnership strives to increase awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence (05/25/2011)
Suspect Arrested in Child Abuse Case   (05/24/2011)  update: charges amended to Homicide by child abuse
RCSD Seeks suspects wanted for burglaries and attempted sexual assault  (05/23/2011)
RCSD seeks suspect wanted for theft  (05/23/2011)
RCSD Makes Arrests in Early Morning Burglary  (05/19/2011)
RCSD Seeks Two Suspects in Columbia Place Mall Theft  (05/18/2011)
RCSD Seeks Suspects In Motor Boat Theft  (05/18/2011)
Suspect wanted for two counts of attempted murder  (05/16/2011)  update 05/17/2011 suspect turned himself in
  update 05/20/2011charges amended - woman charged with filing false report
Murder suspect arrested  (05/16/2011)
Solicitor clears Deputy   (05/13/2011)
First of its kind in SC; technology helps fight crime and increase efficiency   (05/12/2011)
Career Scammer exploits citizens  (05/11/2011)
RCSD Seeks Identification of Kay Jewelers Bandits    (05/11/2011)  update 05/12/2011 arrests made
RCSD Drops NIXLE  (05/10/2011)
RCSD Makes Multiple Copper Theft Arrests  (05/10/2011)
Fugitive Task Force provides additional gifts for Mom's Day  (05/09/2011)
Statewide Palmetto Heroes Program - provides opportunities for public safety to obtain the American Dream  (05/09/2011)
RCSD Honors A Fort Jackson Soldier for Heroism   (05/06/2011)
SCCA Recognizes Investigator as Officer of the Year  (05/05/2011)

April 2011
Two arrested for burglary and larceny  (04/29/2011)
RCSD seeks suspect in assault   (04/28/2011)
Sheriff and DEA partner on "Take back medications" April 30, 2011   (04/27/2011)  updated 04/30/2011
RCSD seeks larceny suspects   (04/25/2011)
Murder suspect sought in 2009 case  (04/22/2011)  update: suspect arrested 05/12/2011
Vandals sought   (04/22/2011)
Significant change to impact youth and crime  (04/20/2011)
Suspect wanted for home invasion/armed robbery  (04/19/2011)
Man arrested for making false complaint to law enforcement  (04/18/2011)
Citizens Police Academy Graduates Ambassadors  (04/18/2011)
RCSD seeks identity of suspect wanted for aggravated assault  (04/13/2011)
Task Force gets new home - community/law enforcement partnerships make it possible  (04/12/2011)
Copper thieves caught - Sheriffs continue fight  (04/11/2011)
Arrest of Leon Thomas Taylor: Motor Vehicle Theft  (04/07/2011)
Strong Armed Robbery suspect arrested  (04/07/2011)
Sheriff Leon Lott receives the Richard Allen Award  (04/06/2011)

March 2011
Robbery suspect arrested
 (03/30/2011)
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested  (03/29/2011)
Robbery Suspect Wanted  (03/28/2011)
RCSD arrests two for Copper theft   (03/28/2011)
Sheriff puts Electric/Solar Power to use in the fight against crime  (03/25/2011)
Copper theft suspect wanted  (03/24/2011)  Updated 03/30/2011
Tip a Cop in support of Special Olympics South Carolina    (03/24/2011)  Updated 03/28/2011)
Rick's Party Shop Robbery  (03/22/2011)
A.I.R. Deployed   (03/22/2011)
Attempted break in--ATM  (03/21/2011)
Over $150,000 in marijuana seized in drug bust  (03/17/2011)
Arrest: drugs and contraband  (03/17/2011)
Deputy's mom donates blankets to RCSD  (03/16/2011)
Midlands Bocce Ball to support Special Olympics  (03/16/2011)
Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects  (03/15/2011)
Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect(s): Quality Inn  (03/11/2011)
Suspect arrested for criminal sexual conduct - UPDATE  (03/11/2011)
Assistance locating suspect(s) and stolen vehicle  (03/10/2011)
$375,000 in counterfeit goods seized   (03/09/2011)
Youth Arbitration Program awarded the 2011 Marc H. Westbrook Excellence in Community Justice Award  (03/07/2011)
Search for suspect(s) and victims of scammer  (03/02/2011)
Burglary suspect(s) sought (Sherill Lever Road)  (3/01/2011)
Burglary suspect sought (Evergreens Convenience store)  (3/01/2011)

February 2011
Arrest for Exploitation of a vulnerable adult
 (02/18/2011)
Theft of over 4,500 gallons of gas  (02/17/2011)
Searching for attempted murder suspect: Goodwin  (02/14/2011)  update 02/15/2011: Suspect arrested
Technology helps locate stolen vehicles   (02/10/2011)
Suspect arrested for criminal sexual conduct  (02/10/2011) 
Heart Walk Spaghetti Dinner   (02/10/2011)
Stolen IPAD from Wal-Mart  (02/08/2011)
Searching for an attempted murder suspect  (02/08/2011)
Sheriff recommends free online system to help citizens keep track of valuables  (02/04/2011)
Student arrested   (02/03/2011)

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