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Aug 27
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Public Safety Plan for Upcoming Protests

By Jennifer Timmons News
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…
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Aug 26
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CPD to Participate in Saturation Saturday

By Jennifer Timmons News
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…
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Aug 25
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Crimestoppers: Video Surveillance Released in Burglary and Theft Case

By Jennifer Timmons News
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…
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Aug 25
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Arrest Made in Hit and Run Incident Involving a Pedestrian (Columbia College Drive)

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) has arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with last night’s hit and run incident involving a pedestrian in North Columbia. According…
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Aug 19
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Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council Pass Resolution Declaring Juneteenth an Official City Holiday

By Jennifer Timmons News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Contact: Public Relations, Media and Marketing at [email protected] On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia City Council…
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Aug 18
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Fatal Single-Car Collision Involving Twin Brothers| Farrow Road

By Jennifer Timmons News
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) Traffic Safety officers are investigating a fatal, single-car collision that occurred last night in North Columbia. According to Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, the collision happened…
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Aug 14
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Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Incident – Bonner Avenue

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) has charged a 23-year-old female in connection with yesterday’s fatal shooting on Bonner Avenue. According to Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Michaelynn Lewis (DOB:9-24-1996) is…
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Aug 14
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Parents Arrested After Child Injured in Accidental Shooting Incident

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) has arrested two people in connection with the accidental shooting of a 6-year-old boy at a home in North Columbia. According to Police Chief W.…
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Aug 11
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Back to School Supply Drive | Richland One

By Jennifer Timmons Public Service Announcements
Even though the new school year will look different this year due to COVID-19, students will still need school supplies. The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) North Region officers are hosting…
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Aug 10
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Fatal Shooting Arrest | Dubard Street & North Beltline Boulevard

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) announces the arrest of a 42-year-old man in connection with a fatal weekend shooting. According to Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Jamaar Brown (DOB: 10-27-1977)…
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Special Projects Division
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      • Investigations
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      • S.W.A.T.
      • Telephone Response Unit
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      • Young Ambassadors for Justice
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