Press Releases

02/19/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Pamela Schronce (30), in connection to a scam regarding the purchase of boutique items. RCSD investigators received a report that a victim purchased several items from Schronce’s Thomas & Turner Boutique, totaling of over $200, that were never provided to her.  The victim tried several times to reach out to Schronce to have the issue resolved and Schronce failed to return any communication or refunds. Pamela Schronce has been

02/19/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department continues the search for Sabrina Heinz, who has been missing since January 28, 2026. RCSD investigators continue to follow leads in the search for Ms. Heinz. There is reason to believe that she may have been picked up on the interstate and could possibly be anywhere by now. On February 6, 2026, RCSD requested the FBI’s assistance and continues to partner in the search for Sabrina to help locate her. “The FBI has different tech

02/19/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after deputies responded to an aggravated assault on the 500 block of Spindrift Ln.   On February 18, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Spindrift Ln for an assault involving a weapon. Deputies located a victim with a laceration to her head and blood on her clothing in the area. Deputies tended to the victim until EMS arrived on scene and transported her to the hospi

02/18/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Ashley Murff (42) in reference to an assault at Sam’s Club over the weekend. Investigators were able to view surveillance footage from Sam’s Club of the incident and determine that Murff was the primary aggressor. Murff was identified, and investigators obtained a warrant for her arrest. On February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., investigators arrested Murff and charged her with Assault and Battery 3rd Degree. She was

02/16/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Rasheed Hawkins (23) in reference to the murder on Cutlers Ct.   Investigators were able to determine that Hawkins and the victim met at the location for the sale of an iPhone. Hawkins intended to rob the victim which led to the victim being shot several times.    On Monday February 16, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., RCSD’s Fugitive Task Force and Special Response Team located Hawkins and placed him under arrest. During a

02/15/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Cutlers Ct. On February 15, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 10 block of Cutlers Ct in reference to someone being shot. Once on scene, deputies located the victim inside of a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Deputies began to render aid to the victim until EMS arrived to transport the victim to the hospital where he succu