Press Releases

Investigators with the Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Property Crimes Unit is working to identify a burglary suspect in connection with a recent hotel room theft.  Please watch the attached video…

Columbia Police Chief W. H. 'Skip' Holbrook announces that today marks the seven-year anniversary of a hit and run incident that seriously injured a cardiac nurse and USC graduate who…

Columbia Police Department (CPD)officers have charged two people in separate animal cruelty investigations and have warrants for the arrest of a third suspect. In the most recent arrest, 23-year-old Keith…

Two men have been charged in connection with a narcotics transaction that occurred on school grounds. Tyran Veal (DOB: 10-2-1990) was arrested last night and charged with Possession with Intent…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are making significant progress regarding a fatal overnight shooting at an apartment complex. Officers were dispatched to 7311 Patterson Road shortly before 4:30 a.m. and…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are working to identify the suspect (s) who shot a female at a fast-food restaurant over the weekend. The incident occurred in the parking lot…

Columbia Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that the suspect accused of injuring a police officer during a traffic stop last weekend is now housed at the Alvin S.…

Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook encourages citizens to call CRIMESTOPPERS with information about the suspect (s) who shot and killed a 15-year-old male earlier this month. As the investigation…

Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook saluted several well-deserving officers who have achieved new ranks within the Department during a promotional ceremony earlier this week. Chief said, “Being a leader…