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Teens Charged in Weapons and Burglary Investigation

By February 7, 2023Press Releases

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators with the Crime Gun Intelligence (CGIU) and Property Crimes Units have arrested three juveniles and an adult in connection with multiple home burglaries and auto-breakings in which firearms and other valuables were stolen.

According to Police Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook, 18-year-old Dashawn Sims is charged with Burglary – First Degree, Grand Larceny, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, Possession of a Stolen Pistol, and Possession of a Machine Gun. A judge set Sims’ bond at $225,000.

A 16-year-old male juvenile is charged with Burglary – Second Degree, Petit Larceny, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Possession of a Pistol under the Age of 18.

A 15-year-old male is charged with Burglary – First Degree, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, Grand Larceny, Possession of a Pistol under the Age of 18, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.

Another 15-year-old male is charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of a Pistol under the Age of 18.

The incidents in CPD’s jurisdiction focus on the following locations:

100 block of Paces Brook Avenue (two incidents)

300 block of Harbison Station Circle

200 block of Crossbow Drive (two incidents)

The teen suspects are accused of stealing various items including electronics such as gaming systems, a cell phone, a laptop, money, personal documents, and 10 firearms; 6 of which were reported as stolen.  All of the firearms have been recovered; most of the guns were seized after CPD officers served search warrants at two of the suspect’s homes at Harbison Station Circle Apartments. Irmo PD recovered other firearms. Some of the other stolen items were also recovered.

After the arrest, the teens were housed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC). A family court hearing is set for this afternoon.

All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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