Lexington Police(SC)

The Lexington Police Department, under Chief Terrence Green's leadership and guidance, has been awarded "Meritorious" status for being continually accredited with @CALEA_org for more than 15 years.

During last weekend's @CALEA_org Celebration Awards Banquet in Tucson, Arizona, Chief Terrence Green, Inspector Missy Silcox, and Lieutenant Thomas Stowe were presented with our sixth consecutive C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation Award.

...and finally, a presentation from Sergeant Cameron Mortenson on how our ongoing strategic plan has made for a safer @TownLexingtonSC. Interested in attending our next class? Visit our website for details... lexsc.gov/349/Citizens-P…

During this week's Citizens Police Academy, attendees enjoyed a welcome from Chief Terrence Green, a short presentation from Chaplain Mike McCormick on the department's Chaplain program, an in depth presentation on our UAV program with an indoor flight with Corporal Nic Beza...

Special thanks to @Showmars for sponsoring the Citizens Police Academy snack for this week's class. The burgers and fries were tasty and much appreciated by class attendees.

If you have information about this case, contact Detective Williamson at 803-358-1514 or jwilliamson@lexsc.gov. To remain anonymous, contact @MidlandsCrime at 1-888-CRIME-SC or midlandscrimestoppers.com. You could be eligible for a cash reward.

LPD needs to identify this alleged shoplifter who was involved in an incident at Kohls that happened on January 15, 2026. The subject took multiple apparel items and left the store without paying for them. The value of the stolen merchandise was $336.

TRAFFIC UPSATE - All lanes of Sunset Blvd/US-378 at Mineral Springs Road have reopened. The wreck was caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way.

TRAFFIC ALERT - A collision at the intersection of Sunset Blvd/US-378 at Mineral Springs Road has outbound traffic merging into a single lane around the scene. Please drive alert if passing through the area.

TRAFFIC ALERT - There will be a single lane closure of eastbound Columbia Avenue/US-378, between Berly Street and Fox Street, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, as @TownLexingtonSC Utilities Department will be working on a water main issue. Be alert for the lane merge.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:30 pm at Barr-Price Funeral Home Chapel, at 609 Northwood Road in Lexington. Our prayers and support to his family and friends. More information can be found here... www13.funeralwebhost.com/brp/obituary/D…?

It is with great sadness that we share that retired Chaplain Russ Thompson passed away on March 6, 2026. Chaplain Russ Thompson served the Lexington Police Department and the @TownLexingtonSC community for fourteen years before his retirement in late 2024.

TRAFFIC ALERT - There will be a single lane closure of eastbound Columbia Avenue/US-378, between Berly Street and Fox Street, from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am, as the @TownLexingtonSC Utilities Department will be working on a water main overnight. Please be alert for the lane merge.

We were all pretty lucky with the St. Patrick’s Day spread that Mrs. Veronica treated us with today at the front desk. Thank you for always making holidays fun and tasty!

Keeping @TownLexingtonSC safe is our constant priority and Sergeant Mortenson of our Community Action Team appreciated the quarterly Carolina Crime Reduction Task Force today for presentations and discussion on juvenile crime reduction methods and strategies that are working.

TRAFFIC ALERT - There will be a single lane closure of eastbound Columbia Avenue/US-378, between Berly Street and Fox Street, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, as the @TownLexingtonSC Utilities Department will be working on a water main. Please be alert for the lane merge.

TRAFFIC ALERT - There will be a single lane closure of eastbound Columbia Avenue/US-378, between Berly Street and Fox Street, from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am, as the @TownLexingtonSC Utilities Department will be working on a water main overnight. Please be alert for the lane merge.

Supporting and celebrating our community partners strengthens our relationship, and Major Davis attended @ServeAndConnect Illuminight and @DickersonCenter Signature Event over the weekend. Two GREAT organizations that do a lot for @TownLexingtonSC community in impactful ways.

UPDATE / LOCATED - Cherrell Patterson was found safe overnight. Thanks to those who shared this post.

She has blondish-brown short curly hair, and she was wearing a black bonnet. She has been entered into NCIC as a runaway. If you have information about where Cherrell Patterson may be, contact Detective Januchowski at 803-951-4642 or ajanuchowski@lexsc.gov.

LPD is searching for a runaway named Cherrell Patterson, who was last seen at her residence on the afternoon of Friday, March 13, 2026, on Autumn Stroll Court in the Town of Lexington. Cherrell Patterson is a Black female, age 15, who is 5'3" and weighs 133 pounds.