(February 28, 2022) ** Updated Charges **
Suspect Lakeysha Augustus has also been charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine in Close Proximity to a School, Distribution of Cocaine, Distribution of Cocaine in Close Proximity of a School, Possession of MDMA, Possession of Scheduled II Controlled Substance, Unlawful Sale of Liquor, Unlawful Sale of Beer, No Business License.
Additional narcotics that CPD officers collected at Augustus’ Lorick Circle residence are being analyzed. The case conducted by the Organized Crime and Narcotics (OCN) Unit continues.
Initial Post (February 25, 2022):
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers continue to investigate a fatal drug overdose at Latimer Manor in North Columbia.
After dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call, officers were sent to 100 Lorick Circle shortly after 5:00 a.m. on February 25, 2022.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a female deceased inside an apartment. Three males were also located at the complex and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Narcotics evidence collected by CPD officers at the scene will be tested.
After the discovery, an additional female was detained for questioning by CPD officers. Organized Crime and Narcotics (OCN) officers have charged 35-year-old Lakeysha Augustus with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Additional charges are pending against Augustus.
In addition to communicating with the Latimer Manor Apartments management and the Columbia Housing Authority, CPD officers distributed a public safety awareness flyer to residents.
If you have information to aid CPD officers with the investigation, contact Crimestoppers and/or call 9-1-1 immediately.
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law.