Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that amends the emergency ordinance extending mask face coverings. Also this emergency ordinance extends the temporary suspension of…
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Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators are releasing surveillance video and a picture of a man accused of stealing money from a female at a North Columbia store. The incident happened…
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Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been…
The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) continues to investigate a serious collision involving a motorcycle and pickup truck last night. Officers were dispatched to the 7400 block…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested a 17-year-old male on multiple charges after a foot pursuit in North Columbia. Preliminary Information: Shortly after 5:00 p.m., the teen is accused…
Columbia Police Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook is pleased to announce the release of the department’s 2019 Annual Report. The annual report highlights significant events and achievements for the year,…
The Columbia Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, and additional law enforcement partners have a collaborative public safety plan in place for planned protests and marches this weekend. Multiple groups…
Impaired driving is preventable. The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) will conduct DUI enforcement for Saturation Saturday this weekend in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to…
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Property Crimes Unit are releasing surveillance video of a local gas station burglary and theft of lottery tickets to help identify and locate…