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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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Dec 05
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Columbia Police Officer Recognized with Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases, Public Service Announcements
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing, including Lance Corporal Justin Boyd of the Columbia…
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Nov 25
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Columbia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun Charge Following Accidental Shooting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of  Veronica Hill, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Attorney’s Office: Contaurus Dermont Smith, 46, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty…
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Nov 25
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City of Columbia Parking Services to Offer Complimentary Parking for Thanksgiving

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases, Public Service Announcements
The City of Columbia Parking Services is excited to support our local businesses and community by offering complimentary parking during the Thanksgiving Holiday! On-street meter operations Wednesday, November 27th- enforcement…
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Nov 20
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23-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Bojangles Fatal Shooting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with last week’s fatal shooting at a Bojangles restaurant. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces the arrest…
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Nov 18
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Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2021 Murder Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested and charged a man in connection with a 2021 murder investigation. Willie Holloman is housed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC)…
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