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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, 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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Sheriff Leon Lott invited 7-year-old Richard Culliver to spend the day with deputies to get a first hand look at the department's motorcycles, tanks, robots and helicopters.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a missing man was found unharmed Tuesday at a medical facility.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  On Saturday, deputies are scheduled to be at the Five Points Food Lion to demonstrate the right way to install car seats.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Authorities say more than than $10,000 in electronics was stolen from a Midlands high school early last Saturday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say copper thieves have vandalized nine local churches.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says another arrest has been made in connection with a 2006 murder.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A 22-year-old man is wanted by deputies in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred in January.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The deputy whose life was saved by a bullet proof vest in a shooting Tuesday is out of the hospital and resting, according to Richland County Sheriff's Department officials.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Sheriff Leon Lott says his deputies offered a free self-defense training class on Saturday for boys ages 8 to 14.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced Tuesday a new upgraded community notification system, called the "Sheriff's Alert System."

Friday, February 15, 2013  A man accused of breaking into apartments and stealing electronics and white t-shirts has been arrested by Richland County deputies.