Crime & Safetyscore 372·4 metrosupdated 4h ago

Former Richland County Deputy Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor

Kenneth Edmonds, a former deputy in training with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, has been arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Sheriff Leon Lott expressed his disgust over the betrayal of trust by Edmonds, who was terminated immediately following the investigation.

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