Press Releases

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a female in connection with an animal cruelty case. Takil Shana Morris (DOB: 1-7-1992) is charged with Animal Abuse. Morris has been released…

Investigators with the Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) are searching for a 49-year-old woman who’s been reported missing by her family. Ashley Lane Till last spoke with…

The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) is investigating an overnight hit and run fatality involving a male child. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on November…

Great news to pass along! Douglas Vaughn who was reported missing by his family today has been found safe. A Columbia Police Department officer spotted Vaughn walking along Laurel Street.…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are searching for a 42-year-old man who’s been reported missing by his family. According to relatives, Douglas Vaughn left a local hospital at approximately 4:00…

From the City of Columbia Public Relations Department: Due to impending inclement weather that is expected for Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18th, the City of Columbia wants to…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers announce the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with a fatal overnight shooting investigation. According to W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Darius D. Jackson, Junior is…

On October 9, 2020, Code Enforcement Officer Rodrick White lost his home and belongings to a fire. Relatives have set up a Go Fund Me account to help the family…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested two females in connection with a fatal shooting investigation that occurred over the summer at Gable Oaks Apartments. According to Columbia Police Chief…

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) announces an arrest in the isolated fatal shooting on Rosewood Drive that occurred over the weekend. According to Columbia Police Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook, Ra’Keesh…