Lexington County Woman Arrested for Armed Robbery

Lexington County, September 17, 2025

News Summary

Katrina Nicole Diaz, a 39-year-old woman, has been arrested for armed robbery at a Lexington County convenience store. After attempting to leave with stolen items, she brandished a knife towards employees, prompting them to call law enforcement. Upon arrival, police found Diaz consuming an ice cream bar while holding the knife. She has been charged with multiple offenses and denied bond.

Lexington County Woman Arrested for Armed Robbery

A 39-year-old woman named Katrina Nicole Diaz has been arrested for allegedly committing armed robbery at a convenience store in Lexington County. The incident occurred on Monday at a store located on Edmund Highway, leading to multiple charges against Diaz, including armed robbery, three counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

According to store employees, Diaz entered the convenience store and requested to use the phone on two occasions, only to find out that the phone was out of order. After learning the issue, Diaz attempted to leave the store with a display case of lighters. When employees informed her that she could not take the lighters, she brandished a knife, compelling employees to take safety precautions by locking themselves in an office.

While the employees were secured, Diaz reportedly began to damage other merchandise within the store. Law enforcement was alerted of the robbery in progress and dispatched a deputy to the location. Upon the deputy’s arrival, Diaz was found at the back of the convenience store consuming an ice cream bar while holding the knife.

The responding deputy took immediate action, handcuffing and detaining Diaz. Following the investigation, she was arrested and subsequently booked into the Lexington County Detention Center. According to the jail’s website, Diaz has been denied bond on all charges.

Details of the Incident

The sequence of events that led to Diaz’s arrest highlights several troubling aspects of the incident. Initially, Diaz’s attempt to use the phone indicates that she may have been in a distressed state before resorting to robbery. Her decision to attempt to leave with store merchandise escalated the situation quickly, culminating in threats made to the employees.

While inside the store, Diaz’s actions of moving to destroy items after being denied the lighters vividly demonstrate the unpredictable nature of such incidents. The store employees acted prudently by securing themselves until law enforcement could intervene, showcasing an effective response in a crisis situation.

Background Context

Armed robbery remains a serious crime that poses risks to both victims and perpetrators. The various charges filed against Diaz reflect the violent nature of her alleged actions, as well as the potential danger she presented to the store employees and customers. The swift response from law enforcement served to mitigate any further danger arising from the situation.

Robberies such as this underline the ongoing challenges that convenience stores and other retail establishments face when dealing with theft and violence, prompting many to implement safety measures for employees and patrons alike. The Lexington County Sheriff’s department continues to prioritize public safety and effective intervention strategies in these kinds of emergencies.

Conclusion

The case against Katrina Nicole Diaz will now proceed through the legal system following her arrest and investigation. As the legal proceedings unfold, it highlights the need for community awareness around such incidents and the safety measures that individuals and businesses can take to protect themselves.

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Additional Resources

• WIS TV
• Wikipedia: Armed Robbery
• WLTX
• Google Search: Convenience Store Robbery
• The State
• Google Scholar: Armed Robbery
• WACH
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Robbery
• LEX18
• Google News: Katrina Nicole Diaz

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