Press Releases

01/07/2026 Deputies at 313 Percival Road are clearing the scene. Percival Road is re-opened to the public. At this time, there is no active threat to the public. No arrests have been made yet. This is an active investigation.

01/06/2026 RCSD is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying three suspects wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on January 3, 2026, around 5:45 PM at the 500 block of Alcott Drive. One 24-year-old was struck by gunfire and survived. In the following video, the muzzle flashes of the shooters can be seen in the top right of the screen. At the bottom of the screen is an elementary-aged child that hears the shots and runs for his life. The breezeway the ch

01/06/26 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Cardesha Gilmore (35) after causing a disturbance at a Publix grocery store on Sunday afternoon. On January 4, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a call for a disturbance at the Publix grocery store located at 4611 Hardscrabble Rd. Deputies learned that the suspect was refusing to leave the store at the direction of store employees and had urinated openly in the front of the store. When deputies arr

01/04/2026 Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Antoine Mobley (45) in an over night incident that led to an officer discharging his firearm. On January 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 10 block of King Arthur Ct for a home invasion. On arrival, Deputies learned the suspect had fled; K9 deputies began to track the suspect, during this time the suspect was identified. It was discovered he was out bond had an ankle monitor. Deputies loca

1/3/26 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting leaving one injured on Alcott Dr. On January 3, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m. deputies responded to a report of gunshots in the 500 block of Alcott Dr. When deputies arrived at the scene, they located a male with a gunshot wound to the lower body. Deputies rendered aid until EMS arrived and transported him to a local hospital. This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information about this inci