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

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department arrested two young men for robbing local food delivery drivers.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The amnesty period has run out for anyone owning a gambling machine in Richland County.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said that between 8:20 PM on Monday, September 17, 2012 and 5:30 AM Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 7426 Fairfield Road,Gholson and an accomplice broke into a lawn-care business. a tip given to investigators implicated Gholson in this crime. Sheriff Leon Lott stated that the victim said the entrance gates which are usually locked were wide open when he arrived

Monday, October 22, 2012  Authorities say a missing 16-year-old girl has returned to her Columbia home.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says an arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that occurred last week at a soccer complex.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A suspect in the disappearance of a missing Columbia teen has been indicted on a federal weapons charge, according to United States Attorney Bill Nettles.

Friday, September 14, 2012  The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina are partnering with some of the state's law enforcement officials to try to prevent copper theft. Representatives from the cooperatives are taking part in an event on Friday with law officers including State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel, U.S. Marshal Kelvin Washington and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.

Friday, August 31, 2012 

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is looking for some volunteers for a program designed to help young people learn from their mistakes.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  A judge denied bond for accused double murderer Brett Parker Thursday morning.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was recognized by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and D.A.R.E in Atlanta Wednesday.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Some internet cafes that are allowing gambling have shut down after an undercover investigation.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Two men have been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a double murder that occurred last month.