Press Releases

The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred shortly before 8:00 p.m. at the 5400 block of Farrow Road. According to…

Columbia Police investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of an armed robbery suspect who stole money from a local convenience store last night. The robbery occurred at the Spinx store located…

Columbia Police Investigators have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a series of home burglaries in the Lake Katherine area. William Curtis Young (DOB: 7-24-1977) is housed at the…

Columbia Police officers have arrested a teenager and an adult in two overnight auto-breaking investigations. A 15-year-old boy is charged with Auto Breaking after being accused of breaking into a…

Columbia Police Investigators have arrested a man accused of breaking into a local hair salon and stealing electronics. Charles Lester Knox (DOB: 8-27-1982) is charged with Burglary - Second Degree…

The City of Columbia is monitoring Hurricane Irma to see how it will impact our city. We will keep you updated on our preparations as more information develops about the…

Columbia Police officers have made a second arrest in connection with a series of vandalism incidents in the downtown area. 22-year-old Titus Bolen (DOB: 6-2-1995) is charged with Five Counts of Vandalism and…

 Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Corner Gary Watts announce an update regarding yesterday’s shooting deaths on Truax Lane. The Coroner’s Office has completed the autopsies on the…

By: Peggy DiPirro,  Palm Beach Post Staff Writer | Hurricanes and Tropical Weather As Hurricane Irma makes its way toward the southeast coast, here are some tips to keep your pets safe.   Prepare…

Columbia Police Investigators continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the double shooting that occurred on Truax Lane near Two Notch Road this morning. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has confirmed…