06/12/26 Sheriff Leon Lott provides additional information on the shootings that occurred on June 4th, in the northeast side of Richland County; leading to a shoot-out with deputies and one man dead. On June 4, 2026, around 12:15 am, “Team B” does a drive-by shooting of “Team A” at the 200 block of Sagamare Road. Team A then gathers at the 300 block of Legend Oaks. Around 1:50 a.m. Team A does a retaliatory shooting of Team B at the 400 block of Spring Oak Lane and return t

06/12/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Prince Humphery (09/24/04), Omarion Patterson (04/09/03), and George Legette (06/05/02) following the execution of an arrest warrant in the 5100 block of Farrow Road. On June 11, 2026, shortly after 3:00 PM, Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies served an arrest warrant at a residence in the 5100 block of Farrow Road on Prince Humphery for Motor Vehicle Theft charges from previous incidents. During the arrest, deputie

06/11/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one person injured. On June 10, 2026, around 5:45 a.m., deputies responded to 851 Bush River Road for reports of shots fired with one individual sustaining a gunshot wound. Deputies were advised by Dispatch that the victim had one gunshot wound to the upper body and she was driving herself to the hospital. The Columbia Police Department was able to locate the victim and her vehicle and Ric

06/08/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is aware of phone calls reporting an active shooter on I-26. These have been determined to be a hoax. Similar phone calls have been made to multiple other Midlands law enforcement agencies. At this time, there is no active shooter threat in the community.

06/05/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Friday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. On June 5, 2026, at just before 2:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of Atrium Way for a shooting. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a victim who had been struck by gunfire in the upper body. Deputies rendered aid to the victim until EMS arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. RCSD

06/04/26 Sheriff Leon Lott discusses several early morning shootings that lead to deputies returning fire following a K9 track. Today, June 4, 2026 just after midnight, deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident at the 200 block of Sagamare Road. Patrol deputies contacted the residents at that location, no individuals were injured but the house and vehicles had been struck multiple times by gun fire. A short time later, approximately 1:50 a.m. deputies were dispatched to

06/03/26 On June 3, 2026, around 8:30 am, Richland County deputies responded to a residence in Eastover, SC, to take a missing person report. The caller reported her adult son was last seen at the residence around 4:00 pm the night of June 2, 2026. A few hours later, just after 12:00 pm, deputies responded to Eastover Park (1031 Main St, Eastover) in reference to an unresponsive man in the pool. Deputies were informed park staff located the drowning victim while opening up th

June 1st, 2026 By: W. Thomas Smith Jr. The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl Registration is open for the 14th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held Saturday, July 4, on the grounds of the S.C. State House in Columbia. Hosted and facilitated by Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), the Independence Day event begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp and as in previous years will feature station-to-station runn

05/29/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Andrew Pender (DOB: 12/30/1998) following a vehicle pursuit that ended near 2660 US-21. On May 29, 2026, just before 1:00 pm, deputies observed a black truck disregard a traffic light at Parklane Road and 277. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, at which time the driver, identified as Andrew Pender, failed to stop, initiating a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit continued onto Wilson Boulevard. Near Wilson Boulevard and Vintage Pine

05/29/26 Corey Gibbons (44) was denied bond today by Judge Derrick following his arrest in connection with the May 12, 2026 shooting incident at Horrell Hill Elementary School involving Richland County Sheriff's Department School Resource Officer Toynika Hall. Bond was denied on all charges, including: • Attempted Murder • Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle • Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime • Carrying a Weapon on School Property • Aggravated Breach o

05/27/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (201 John Mark Dial Dr.) on May 26, 2026. On May 26, just after 1:30 pm, ASGDC staff notified RCSD investigations of a stabbing that just occurred. Deputies responded to the jail and observed two inmates that had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. One of those inmates was transported to a local hospital for treatment. During the initial investig

05/26/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Palmland Drive. On May 24, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to Harlem Street for a person who had been shot on Palmland Drive. Dispatch advised that the caller, a third party, was waiting on Harlem Street and would direct deputies to the victim’s location. Deputies verified the shooting occurred on Palmland Drive and the victim relocated to Harlem Street. The victim, an adult

05/26/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of a 13-year-old juvenile charged with the Hate Crime ordinance after being identified during a burglary investigation. On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary at the 1000 block of Coatesdale Rd. Deputies learned from the witness that he arrived at the vacant residence to check on the property for the owner when he noticed bicycles outside and saw two young male juveniles fleeing from the re

05/22/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Jermaine Harris in reference to two separate shooting incidents that occurred in the early morning hours of May 10, 2026. As part of the investigation into the May 10, 2026, shooting at Relapse Bar & Grill, in which a Forest Acres police officer discharged their firearm, RCSD identified Harris as the suspect who fired the shots heard by a Forest Acres officer, prompting additional units to respond. This shooting into the air

05/21/26 Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of a former deputy, Spencer Link, 35, on charges of DUI. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:08 p.m., the South Carolina Highway Patrol made a traffic stop on Bluff Rd on a gray Toyota pickup truck for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Spencer Matthew Link, was believed to be under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest for DUI. He was off duty and in his personal car at the time of the a

05/20/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Yshay Fuller, 33, in connection to a runaway juvenile. On May 10, 2026 Richland County responded to a call for service regarding a runaway juvenile being held at her residence. Fuller was not forthcoming about information she had about the juvenile and their whereabouts. After further investigation, on May 19, 2026, Fuller was charged with Contributing to the delinquency of a Minor, Obstructing Justice, and Neglect by a Legal

05/20/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Decker Blvd. On May 20, 2026, at approximately 2:50 a.m., deputies responded to the Decker Blvd./Plainfield Road area for a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, deputies were advised by Dispatch that an individual had been shot at that location, left the scene and were now located in the I-277/Exit 20 area. When deputies arrived at the victim’s location, they observed a male who had sustained a gunsh

05/18/26 The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of road rage leading to a fire involving multiple vehicles at the Spinx gas station on the 100 block of Lee Rd yesterday afternoon. On May 17, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a disturbance on the 1400 block of Summit Pkwy from a caller claiming to being chased by another vehicle. While deputies were enroute to the location, the incident was updated to a multiple vehicle c

05/17/26 Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in northeast Columbia. Deputies were dispatched to the Spinx gas station, located at 101 Lee Road, at approximately 2 p.m. on May 17, 2026, after receiving a report of a vehicle fire. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles and a gas pump engulfed in flames. Two people were transported to a local hospital

May 15th, 2026 By: W. Thomas Smith Jr. Late June-early July fitness event will celebrate America’s 250th birthday The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with RCSD’s 250-LBS BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE: Either for one-repetition or multiple reps: The six-day event beginning June 28 and ending July 3. At a minimum, the participant must complete one repetition of 250 lbs. on the bench press. Multiple repetitions are encouraged with numb