Press Releases

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…

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…