Press Releases

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators with the Special Victims Unit (SVU) are releasing surveillance pictures of a male criminal sexual conduct suspect. The man is accused of breaking into the…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have made another arrest in connection with Monday’s assault investigation at the Colony Apartments. 36-year-old Natalie Thompson turned herself in to CPD officers today.  She’s…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested two additional females in connection with the isolated assault that occurred in North Columbia on Monday afternoon. 23-year-old Lisa Dickson and 22-year-old Juquashia…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have charged a 21-year-old female in connection with an isolated assault investigation that occurred in North Columbia yesterday afternoon. Shanique N. Branham is housed at…

The Columbia Police Department joins more than 35 other law enforcement agencies in signing the 30×30 Pledge – an effort to advance the representation and experiences of women in all…

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) is participating once again in the National Prescription Take Back Day event set for this Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. CPD is partnering…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested two people in connection with stealing valuable church property. 55-year-old Deborah Leslie and 57-year-old Gary Nichols are housed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention…

On behalf of the United States Attorney’s Office: Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart. announced that Eric Jahann Nixon, 39, of Columbia, was convicted Friday by a jury following…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators are asking for assistance in finding the person responsible for stealing a 9-week-old puppy earlier this morning. The owner reports that his new, 9-week-old female…