Crime & Safety

Lexington's 'Most Wanted'

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department needs the public's help in finding these fugitives.

In this week's "Most Wanted," Lexington County Sheriff's deputies are looking for the following three fugitives:

Dewayne Lamont Johnson, 37, is wanted on two counts of criminal domestic violence. His last known address was 205 East Oak Street, Swansea. Johnson is 5 feet 9 inches and weighs 155 pounds. Johnson has black hair and brown eyes. 

Michael Wayne Lanigan, 30, is wanted on a charge of receiving stolen goods. His last known address was 2109 Glenn Road, Gaston. Lanigan is 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 340 pounds. Lanigan has brown hair and blue eyes.

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Helga Delois Welch, 36, is wanted on a charge of criminal domestic violence. Her last known address was 5343 Augusta Highway, Leesville. Welch is 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 160 pounds. Welch has strawberry blond hair and green eyes.


Anyone with information about these individuals or their whereabouts should contact the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department immediately at (803) 785-8230 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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