RCSD: Hispanic community âterrorizedâ by robbery suspects
Richland County sheriff discusses crimes targeting the Hispanic community By WIS News 10 Staff | February 9, 2021 at 11:57 AM EST - Updated February 9 at 2:26 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A recent string of armed robberies in Richland County appear to be targeted against the Hispanic community, Sheriff Leon Lott said Tuesday. Michael Knox (left) and Charles Clippard (right) face numerous charges related to a series of crimes that happened from Jan. 19 to Feb. 6. (Source: RCSD)
Two men Charles Clippard and Michael Knox face numerous charges related to the series of crimes that happened from Jan. 19 to Feb. 6.
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(Courtesy: RCSD) Chaplain Terry Barrett
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced its first line of duty death due to COVID-19.
The department says Chaplain Terry Barrett, 69, died on Sunday at a hospital from complications due to COVID-19.
Barrett joined the department in January 1976, where he served in different capacities.
He later earned the rank of Lieutenant in Investigations where he retired from full active service.
Barrett continued his work as a Chaplain for the department, where he counseled deputies and offered support through difficult times.
According to the Post & Courier, Sheriff Leon Lott says Barrett’s wife is also hospitalized and seriously ill from the virus.
In aftermath of hair-pulling incident, RCSD deputies gone while supervisors remain
In aftermath of hair-pulling incident, RCSD deputies gone while supervisors remain By Chris Joseph | January 28, 2021 at 5:14 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 8:01 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A year after a use of force incident that involved throwing a woman to the ground by her hair, all of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies listed on the scene have either been fired or resigned.
However, the deputies’ supervisors remain in positions where they may review future use of force incidents.
A WIS investigation into RCSD Defensive Action Reports, S.C. Criminal Justice Academy records, and interviews with those involved show a mixed record of discipline after the January 2020 incident.
After âDeadly December,â Lott hopes to end âneedless violenceâ in Richland County
11 murders recorded in the last 6 weeks, deputies say
After âDeadly December,â Lott hopes to end âneedless violenceâ in Richland County By WIS News 10 Staff | January 11, 2021 at 7:34 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 11:29 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott took to his lectern on Monday, his facial expression immediately expressed concern.
In the last six weeks, Richland County has launched investigations for 11 murders. Of those, seven took place in what he called âDeadly Decemberâ while four have happened this month alone.
Sheriff Leon Lott discusses homicides that happened in 2020 in Richland County