Press Releases

The following areas have been designated as media staging locations for coverage of the Total Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017:   Coble Plaza                           The lower parking lot to…

Columbia Police officers have arrested a 35-year-old woman in connection with a DUI and hit and run investigation. As a result, the victim's car caught on fire and CPD officers…

Columbia Police investigators have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an overnight shooting investigation. Louis Ravenell (DOB: 10-13-1986) is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm during…

The Columbia Police and Fire Departments announce the arrest of a 60-year-old man accused of intentionally setting a building on fire last night. Major Anthony Kennedy (DOB: 5-29-1957) is charged…

Columbia Police officers are working to identify three males who are accused of stealing several items from patrons in Five Points. The robbery occurred shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Saturday,…

Columbia Police Investigators have made a second arrest in connection with a deadly shooting investigation and are gathering information on a final alleged accomplice. This evening, 18-year-old Terry Johnson (DOB:…

Columbia Police investigators are working to identify a person of interest who may have material information regarding a weekend shooting in Five Points. At this time, it is not believed…

The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, North Region Officers, K-9 Team members and police cadets conducted a public safety checkpoint and DUI enforcement on Duke Avenue in North Columbia…

Columbia Police investigators want to locate a 20-year-old man accused of fraudulently obtaining thousands of dollars worth of gift cards from a local retail store. Arrest warrants have been entered…

Columbia Police Investigators have identified a 23-year-old man who is now wanted in connection with a weekend shooting incident. Arrest warrants have been entered into the National Crime Information Center…