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Mar 19
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2024 Attempted Murder & Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 36-year-old man with two separate crimes from last year. Gary A. Taylor is charged with Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Possession of a…
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Mar 18
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Charges Filed in Fatal Shooting Investigation | Floyd Drive

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that happened early yesterday morning. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook, 24-year-old Benjamin…
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Feb 21
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Police Officer Honored By City of Columbia Mayor, Manager & Council

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Congratulations to Columbia Police Department Associate Corey Mitchell as Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann declares March 1, 2025, as 'Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Day.' After being diagnosed with MS in…
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Feb 19
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In Memoriam: Master Police Officer Christopher “Chris” Santos Carrizales January 31, 1968 – February 19, 2025

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
With deep respect and gratitude, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, and the entire City of Columbia family, honor the life and service…
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Jan 31
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Update: Child Shooting Fatality | Harbison Boulevard

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) investigators have completed the investigation regarding the Christmas Eve child shooting fatality in Harbison last year. For several weeks, CPD investigators have…
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Jan 06
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Arrest Made in Truman Street Fatal Shooting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a man in connection with last month’s fatal shooting of a teenager on Truman Street. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that…
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Jan 06
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Charges Filed in Fatal New Year’s Eve Shooting Investigation | Lucius Road

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on New Year’s Eve 2024. Charges are pending against a male teen. According…
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Jan 03
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Arrest Made in Fatal Hit & Run Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) officers have arrested a female driver in connection with last month's fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian. 31-year-old Tierra F. Johnson…
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Dec 28
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Domestic-Related Shooting Investigation | Subsequent Police Pursuit

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) investigators continue to determine the circumstances of this morning’s non-fatal, domestic-related shooting. In addition to the shooting, the male-suspected shooter led two…
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Dec 19
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Surveillance Pictures of Person of Interest from Gervais St. Shooting Released

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators are releasing surveillance pictures in connection with last week's shooting at a Gervais Street business. Please pay close attention to the person of interest's clothing…
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