Press Releases

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…

On behalf of the Center for Homeland Defense & Security Naval Postgraduate School: MONTEREY, Calif. – W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook, Chief of the Columbia Police Department in South Carolina, completed the…

Columbia Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that a police officer has been released from a hospital after an overnight officer involved shooting. Meanwhile, the South Carolina Law Enforcement…

On behalf of City of Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin's Office: Contact: Taylor Wright, Office of the Mayor | [email protected] | 803-719-0036 COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 19, 2019) – The City of…

Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that CPD officers are investigating the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old man. CPD officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 3304 Beaumont Street…

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a 23-year-old female in connection with an attempted murder investigation. Marissa Banks (DOB: 12-29-1995) turned her in to CPD officers on Tuesday and…