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Oct 06
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Halloween 2020 Safety Tips from the CDC

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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…
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Oct 05
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Crimestoppers: Update- Fatal Shooting Investigation | Senate Street

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) continues to investigate the circumstances and motive surrounding the death of a male found in downtown yesterday morning. According to Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook,…
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Oct 01
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Crimestoppers: Female Suspect Wanted for Animal Cruelty

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers are searching for a female who is wanted in connection with an animal cruelty case. Officers have outstanding arrest warrants for Kimberly Nelson (DOB: 2-1-1978).…
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Sep 22
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Missing Person | 28-Year Anniversary of Dail Dinwiddie’s Disappearance

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook  announces that this week marks the 28th anniversary of Dail Dinwiddie’s disappearance. The 23-year-old disappeared on September 24, 1992 after attending a U2 concert…
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Sep 22
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Traffic Safety Officers Investigate Serious Collision Involving a Motorcyclist

By Jennifer Timmons News
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…
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Sep 21
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Teen Male Charged After Stolen Car Crashes into Apartment

By Jennifer Timmons News
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…
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Sep 21
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CPD Joins National Rail Safety Initiative “Operation Clear Track”

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) joins  law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada today for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative in North America. Coordinated…
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Sep 18
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Two Teenagers Arrested in Shooting Investigation | Granby Mills Apartments

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) has charged two teenagers in connection with an overnight shooting investigation at Granby Mills Apartments. According to Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Richard Gainey III…
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Sep 16
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Crimestoppers: ATM Burglary Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of at least three suspects accused of damaging automated teller machines at two banks and stealing thousands of dollars in cash…
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