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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, February 21, 2013  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is warning people who live in the area to watch out for a man pretending to be a police officer.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  A series of crimes lead to the arrest of two "career criminals" according to officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A vehicle chase in Kershaw County lead to the discovery of a mobile meth lab and the arrest of one man, who Kershaw County Sheriff's deputies say has an extensive criminal record.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Authorities say one of two inmates who escaped from the Anderson County jail by chiseling away concrete blocks in their cell has been recaptured.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  A high speed chase Thursday lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted in several burglaries, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Authorities say a University of South Carolina student blamed being late for class as the reason she wouldn't get out of her car when stopped by police.