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Thursday, May 02, 2013  A 22-year-old Chapin man is accused of physically abusing a 4-month-old child, according to Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Car break-ins are on the increase in Lexington County and deputies are asking people to do something very simple to help prevent the crime. Lock your doors.

Friday, April 13, 2012  South Carolina's top prosecutor is joining law enforcement, community leaders and local celebrities to raise awareness about sexual trauma.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Family and friends have scheduled an awareness gathering for a West Columbia man who has been missing since December.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Helen George says she's keeping this Christmas tree up until her son Michael comes home.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  A Lexington mom is out of jail after being arrested Tuesday on charges she showed porn and provided alcohol during an overnight party for her 14-year-old son and two of his friends from a local soccer team. Susan Hammond, 47, could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Do you think it should be a crime for an adult to show porn to teenage boys?

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Lexington County Sheriff James Metts has received a lifetime achievement award from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association.

Saturday, May 28, 2011  The Lexington County Sheriff's Department received a new tailored-made body armor vest for one of their K-9 police dogs Saturday.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Ronald Jeffery Shows, 51, is out on bond Wednesday morning after being arrested Tuesday afternoon and faces two charges of second-degree assault and battery. He could face up to three years in prison and a $2,500 fine if convicted.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Lexington County Sheriff James Metts on Tuesday is holding a 90-minute Internet safety course at the sheriff's department headquarters.

Sunday, July 11, 2010  William Brockmeyer is being held at the Lexington County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.