Press Releases

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) with the full support of Columbia City Council announces the expansion of an initiative that assists citizens encountered by officers during mental health or behavioral…

On behalf of the City of Columbia's Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department: In an effort to gain compliance, the City is offering a one-time Amnesty on the late penalties…

(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…

On behalf of United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina CONTACT PERSON:   Derek Shoemake, Public Information Officer, U.S. Attorney’s Office, [email protected], (843) 327-0882. United States Attorney Corey F.…

On behalf of CPD partner agency, the United States Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that twelve individuals have…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 29-year-old female in connection with the death of a missing person. According to Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Taylor Wardlaw is charged…

In advance of the fireworks display to welcome in 2022, here is a list of temporary road closures in downtown: To allow for set up purposes, beginning at 8:00 a.m.…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces the arrest of a 15-year-old male following a shooting incident last week at Eau Claire High School. On Thursday, December…

‘Tis the season for thieves or ‘porch pirates’ to look for crimes of opportunity like stealing delivered packages from the outside of your home. Here are a few helpful safety…

Update - December 10, 2021 |4:15 p.m. ** Mr. Thompson has been found safe and sound. ** The Columbia Police Department (CPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators are searching for…