Deputies seek man in attempted robbery

A man police say fired a gun several times during an attempted robbery at Fontaine Road and S.C. 277 is being sought by Richland County Sheriff’s deputies.

A man told police he was walking on Fontaine Road about 11:30 p.m. when a silver Ford Taurus pulled up next to him, said Sgt. Kim Myers, department spokeswoman.

The passenger leaned out with a handgun and told the man to lie on the ground. The victim ran, and the passenger fired several shots. No one was injured.

• Suspect arrested on drug, gun charges

A man was arrested Monday on several charges after a tip that someone in the Lincolnshire community off Fairfield Road had a gun.

Brandon L. Blocker, 21, is charged with reckless driving, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and unlawful carrying of a pistol, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said.

-- Ishmael Tate