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Apr 07
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Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving a Pedestrian Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) has arrested a man in connection with last month’s fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook,…
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Apr 06
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Crimestoppers: Non-Fatal Gervais Street Investigation (March 29, 2026)

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers are working leads in an overnight shooting that happened at a business in the Vista Entertainment District. Shortly before 1:30 a.m. (March 29), officers were…
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Mar 11
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Non-Fatal, Isolated Shooting Investigation at Apartment Complex

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are working leads to determine who is responsible for a non-fatal, isolated shooting at an apartment complex that happened last night. Shortly before 11:00 p.m.,…
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Mar 07
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Series of Auto Break-Ins in South Columbia Neighborhoods

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) investigators are reviewing surveillance video and pictures to identify the suspects accused of committing a series of auto break-ins at multiple…
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Mar 03
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Teen Arrested in Non-Fatal Stabbing Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators have arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with a non-fatal stabbing of a 58-year-old man that occurred last night. According to W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Justin…
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Feb 23
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Two Arrests Made in Assembly Street Fatal Shooting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Violent Crimes Against Persons Unit (VCAP) have made two arrests in connection with the isolated, fatal shooting of a 27-year-old female who was…
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Feb 04
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Man Convicted in a Double Fatal DUI Collision Receives Sentence

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
A man charged in a double fatal DUI collision in 2022 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with credit for time served. 41-year-old Johnathan Gajadhar appeared in General…
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Jan 20
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Man Arrested for Assaulting CPD Officer; Resisting Arrest

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department is aware of a social media blogger’s video of an officer deploying a department-issued electronic control device, or taser, during a recent call for service. The…
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Dec 10
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Arrest Made in Byrnes Drive Death Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a man in connection with an isolated death investigation from early this morning. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook, 42-year-old Eleazar Del…
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Nov 25
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Arrest Made in Middleburg Drive Shooting Investigation  

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 56-year-old man in connection with a non-fatal shooting that happened earlier this month on Middleburg Drive. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’…
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      • Staff Development Division
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