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Yesterday at 6:05 PM  Richland County deputies have arrested one person and identified two additional suspects in the "vicious beating of two teens."

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There are still spots available for a camp for troubled teens that's being run by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, at about 11:30 Saturday night Michael Vann shot and killed Cedric L. Blackwell, 23, shooting him multiple times in the upper body. Lott said the two had an ongoing feud, and had been fighting earlier in the day.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The man wanted in connection to the shooting death of Tamara Lyles has turned himself in. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says 30 year old Jacobie "Kobi" Grace has been charged with murder.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he has fired one of his deputies after he demanded a woman expose herself, then told him he would help her reduce her criminal charges.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Defense attorneys are to present their case for a South Carolina man charged with killing his wife and his colleague in a sports gambling ring.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Wednesday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Brett Parker's defense attorney David Fedor went head-to-head as Fedor cross examined the Sheriff.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the communities assistance in idenfying and locating suspects wanted for attempted murder and armed robbery.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Former Police Chief Randy Scott has been off the job for one month, but on May 13, he will be back to work in law enforcement as a sheriff's deputy for Richland County.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Parents and teens say their families are back on track after enrolling  in the Next Step Program with Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Men across the Midlands slip in heels for a good cause.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott spent Thursday morning as a guest speaker.

Friday, April 12, 2013  As an effort to be more visible in the community, The Richland County Sheriff's Department will keep the blue lights on their cars on at all times.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three men have been arrested  in connection with a series of copper thefts in Richland County and more arrests could be coming.