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Feb 04
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Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting Investigation (Rose Drive)

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook announces the arrest of a 49-year-old man in connection with yesterday’s deadly shooting investigation in South Columbia. Craig Lamar Edwards (DOB: 8-26-1970) is housed…
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Jan 31
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National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Meeting

By Jennifer Timmons News
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) proudly hosted a National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) membership meeting at Headquarters. Law enforcement partners from Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Horry County,…
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Jan 22
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Murder Arrests – Colleton Street

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have made two arrests in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man who was shot on Colleton Street yesterday afternoon. According to Richland County…
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Jan 21
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Crimestoppers: Fatal Hit and Run Incident Involving a Pedestrian

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) is now investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian as a fatal incident. According to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts,…
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Jan 16
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Serious Traffic Collision | Victory Street

By Jennifer Timmons News
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) is investigating a serious, single-vehicle collision. Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Victory Street at approximately 2:00 a.m. When…
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Jan 16
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Columbia Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of the United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina:  Columbia, South Carolina ---- Acting United States Attorney A. Lance Crick announced today that Shawkeem Reese, 20,…
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Jan 15
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Crimestoppers: Hit and Run Involving a Pedestrian

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) officers are encouraging citizens to call Crimestoppers with information regarding a hit and run investigation involving a pedestrian. Officers are releasing…
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Jan 15
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Crimestoppers: Auto Breaking Suspects Caught on Home Surveillance Camera

By Jennifer Timmons News

Columbia Police Department (CPD) Property Crimes investigators are releasing surveillance video of at least four suspects accused of breaking into vehicles in South Columbia in an effort to identify and…

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Jan 14
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Crimestoppers: Surveillance Pictures of Armed Robbery Suspect Released

By Jennifer Timmons News
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of an armed robbery suspect to generate Crimestoppers tips regarding his identity and whereabouts. The crime happened at the Shell Gas…
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Jan 14
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Columbia Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of the United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina ---- Acting United States Attorney A. Lance Crick announced today that Shawkeem Reese, 20,…
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      • Chief of Police
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      • Grants
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Special Projects Division
      • Staff Development Division
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      • Fugitive Team
      • Investigations
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      • Telephone Response Unit
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      • Young Ambassadors for Justice
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