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Sep 01
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Auto-Breaking Suspect Wanted in Multiple Counties Arrested

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
A 31-year-old male accused of committing multiple property crimes in the City of Columbia, and Richland and Lexington Counties has been arrested. CPD alone served the suspect with fourteen arrest…
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Aug 31
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Teen Charged After Loaded Gun Found at C.A. Johnson High

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
A Columbia Police Department (CPD) School Resource Officer (SRO) has arrested a 17-year-old male accused of bringing a loaded gun to a high school.   Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’…
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Aug 29
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Recently Promoted Corporal Finds NC Woman at Center of Silver Alert

By Jennifer Timmons News
An elderly female from Gaston County who prompted a North Carolina Silver Alert was found safe overnight by a recently promoted Columbia Police Department (CPD) Corporal. Corporal C. Lake found…
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Aug 25
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Crimestoppers: Surveillance Picture of Murder Suspect Vehicle Released

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
In an effort to determine the identity of a murder suspect, Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing a surveillance picture of a car connected to a Ripplemeyer Avenue shooting…
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Aug 22
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Columbia Gang Member Sentenced on Federal Firearm Charge

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of CPD partner, the United States Attorney's (District of South Carolina) Office: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Raekwon Cortez Ford, 25, of Columbia, was sentenced to five years in federal…
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Aug 16
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Main Street Business Closed – Deemed Public Nuisance

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) has permanently closed a downtown business after being deemed a public nuisance. ‘Main’s Best, LLC’ Convenience/Grocery store located at 2132 Main Street was declared a…
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Aug 12
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Federal Indictment Returned for Theft of Guns from Walmart

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of CPD partner, the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of South Carolina: A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Christopher Cunningham, 33, of Columbia, for conspiracy…
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Aug 12
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Arrest Made in Fatal DUI Collision

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) officers continue to investigate a fatal collision involving two male passengers on a moped. Meanwhile, bond has been denied for the suspect…
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Aug 11
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Arrest Made in Assault and Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested a 30-year-old male after being accused of assaulting a female inside a store last night. Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that a…
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Aug 11
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Teen Charged in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have charged a 13-year-old male in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. A juvenile petition for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Failure to Stop for…
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  • Inside CPD
    • CPD ORGANIZATION
      • Chief of Police
      • Command Staff
      • Office of Professional Standards
      • Fallen Officers
      • Grants
      • Organizational Chart
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      • CALEA Standards
      • Core Values
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • History
      • Mission & Vision
      • Policies & Procedures
      • Recruiting
  • Bureaus
    • ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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      • Drug Lab
      • Evidence Unit
      • Extended Operating Hours Permit
      • Planning & Research Unit
      • Records Unit
      • Special Projects Division
      • Staff Development Division
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      • CSI Crime Lab
      • Fugitive Team
      • Investigations
      • Midland’s Gang Task Force
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    • PATROL
      • Code Enforcement Division
      • Patrol Division
    • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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      • Community Safety Officers
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      • Disaster and Terrorism Awareness
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      • School Resource Officers
      • S.W.A.T.
      • Telephone Response Unit
      • Traffic Safety Unit
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      • Beyond the Badge
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      • Fan the Heat
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      • Explorer Program
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      • Young Ambassadors for Justice
  • Services
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