News Releases

05/10/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting involving a Forest Acres police officer at Relapse Bar & Grill located at 5024 Two Notch Rd. On May 10, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a Forest Acres police officer heard gun shots coming from the area of Two Notch Rd. near Relapse Bar & Grill. Another Forest Acres officer began to circulate the 5000 block of Two Notch Rd. when a vehicle driving erratically almost struck the officer’s vehicle. Th

05/07/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the detention of a 13-year-old following a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car. On May 6, 2026, just before 8:00 pm, deputies observed a stolen vehicle operating on Broad River Road. At the intersection of Broad River Road and I-20, deputies initiated a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle, at which time, the driver fled. The driver, 13-years-old, led deputies on a pursuit that ended when the suspect drove off-road into a wooded area behind Fore

05/07/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Kevin Jenkins (55) in connection with this morning’s shooting on Bush River Road. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of being shot. Investigators were able to determine the identity of the shooter as Jenkins. Investigators continued a through search of the surrounding area, locating Jenkins at a homeless camp near the incident location. Further investigation revealed that Jenkins and the victim, who we

05/07/2026 Sheriff Lott holds a Press Conference at RCSD Headquarters to discuss an organized scam by inmates. Sheriff Leon Lott announces fraud-related charges against multiple Georgia prisoners. In October, 2025, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department initiated an investigation into a series of ruthless scam calls targeting victims in Richland County, SC. Following an extensive investigation, RCSD has identified 9 suspects, prisoners, involved in these cruel scams, all in

05/07/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Bush River Road. On May 7, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of Bush River Rd for a shooting. When deputies arrived at the scene, Columbia – Richland Fire was performing life-saving measures on the adult male victim, who had been struck by gunfire. This is an active and on-going investigation. K9 is tracking in the area in an effort to locate the subject

05/05/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of David Jackson (21) in reference to a shooting on Saluda River Rd. On May 3, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Saluda River Rd for a shooting. When deputies arrived at the scene, they located two victims with gunshot wounds. One victim sustained gunshot wounds to both the upper and lower body and the other victim sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body. EMS arrived