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Jan 06
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Arrest Made in Missing Person Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 29-year-old female in connection with the death of a missing person. According to Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Taylor Wardlaw is charged…
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Jan 05
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Captain Graduates from the FBI National Academy

By Jennifer Timmons News
Congratulations to an additional member of the Columbia Police Department (CPD) Command Staff for graduating from the FBI National Academy (NA) in Quantico, Virginia. Captain Robert Calby of the Administrative…
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Dec 30
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New Year’s Fireworks Display in Downtown

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
In advance of the fireworks display to welcome in 2022, here is a list of temporary road closures in downtown: To allow for set up purposes, beginning at 8:00 a.m.…
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Dec 22
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Juvenile Charged in Shooting Incident at Eau Claire High

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces the arrest of a 15-year-old male following a shooting incident last week at Eau Claire High School. On Thursday, December…
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Dec 10
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Safeguarding Your Holiday Package Deliveries

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
‘Tis the season for thieves or ‘porch pirates’ to look for crimes of opportunity like stealing delivered packages from the outside of your home. Here are a few helpful safety…
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Dec 10
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Crimestoppers: Missing Man

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Update - December 10, 2021 |4:15 p.m. ** Mr. Thompson has been found safe and sound. ** The Columbia Police Department (CPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators are searching for…
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Dec 06
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Man Accused of Stealing Food Delivery Vehicle Captured Shortly After Crime

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers arrested a 37-year-old man shortly after he allegedly stole a food delivery vehicle. John Melvin Bailey (DOB: 8-31-1984) is housed at the Alvin S. Glenn…
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Dec 03
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Crimestoppers: Shooting Investigation – Suspect and Vehicle Sought

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Crime Gun Intelligence Unit (CGIU) officers are working to identify a male suspect accused of shooting at another vehicle while driving. Thankfully, no one was…
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Dec 02
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Temporary Road Closures for 68th Annual Carolina Carillon Parade

By Jennifer Timmons News
The 68th Annual Carolina Carillon Parade is set for this weekend in downtown Columbia. As as result, Columbia Police Department officers will temporarily close several roads for the event. The…
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Nov 30
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Fatal Shooting Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are following leads in a fatal shooting that occurred last week. On November 23, 2021, officers responded to 1155 Clemson Frontage Road (Companion at the…
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      • Chief of Police
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      • Grants
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Investigations
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      • Telephone Response Unit
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