13-Year-Old and His Mother Charged in Connection with Shooting Death of Police K9: ‘We Will Hold These Parents Accountable’
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced in a press conference that it arrested a 13-year-old, 16-year-old and ...
A 13-Year-Old Shot, Killed Police Dog—Now His Mom's Being Charged
Shameka Williams is facing charges after her 13-year-old son admitted to shooting Richland County Sheriff K9 Officer Bumi.
Mom of teen who killed K9 Bumi now faces criminal charge
Shameka Williams' son pleaded guilty in family court on December 30 to a charge of killing a police dog in the death of K9 ...
Richland SC sheriff charges mom of 13-year-old who pled guilty to killing K9 Bumi
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott vows to hold parents of juveniles connected with K9 shooting with “something that has never ...
Mother charged in connection to K9 Bumi investigation
The mother of one of the teens arrested in connection to the killing of K9 Bumi has been arrested.Sheriff Leon Lott made the ...
Sheriff announces charges against mom of 13-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing Richland K9
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said his department has filed criminal charges against the mother of a ...
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3 teens and a mother charged in connection to police K-9’s shooting death
Police in Columbia, South Carolina, are mourning the loss of their police K-9 Bumi, who was shot and killed during a police ...
Mom of teen charged with killing K9 Bumi now facing criminal charge
Shameka Williams' son pleaded guilty in family court on December 30 to a charge of killing a police dog in the death of K9 Bumi on December 23.
Former prosecutor outlines factors that could hold parents at fault for their child’s crimes
Former criminal prosecutor Derek Shoemake explained the factors that may cause parents to face charges. “If you don’t know where kids are that in and of itself isn’t necessarily a criminal offense ...
Richland County setting precedent on parents' liability with new initiative
In light of the recent shooting death of a Richland County K9, the Sheriff's Department has announced a new initiative to hold parents accountable.
'We're all sick of it' | Sheriff says parents could face charges, lawsuits if their children commit certain crimes
The Parental Accountability Initiative aims to encourage parents to be more aware of what their kids are doing.