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Feb 07
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Arrest Made in Double Shooting Fatality on Alcott Drive

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with this morning’s fatal shooting at Willow Run Apartments. Antonio Vashon Barnes (DOB: August 1994) is charged with…
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Feb 07
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CPD Social Media Team

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In an effort to connect more with our followers on social media, the Columbia Police Department launched a public safety social media team in 2017. By bringing together a group…

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Feb 05
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Allen Benedict Court Investigative Tip Line

By Jennifer Timmons News
As the Columbia Police and Fire Departments (CPD) continue to investigate the two carbon monoxide deaths at Allen Benedict Court Apartments, a tip line has been established for residents to…
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Jan 31
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CPD to Host Public Command Staff Meeting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
WHO: Police Chief Skip Holbrook, Deputy Chief Melron Kelly and CPD Command Staff WHAT: The Public Command Staff meeting is an opportunity for citizens to make inquiries, learn more about crime trends,…
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Jan 31
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Crimestoppers: Convenience Store Burglary and Theft Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons News
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing surveillance video of a convenience store burglary in which two suspects attempted to steal an ATM last week. The in-store video was recently obtained…
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Jan 31
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Crimestoppers: Shooting Investigation (Columbiana Drive)

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) is investigating a late-night shooting at an apartment complex. The incident happened at approximately 10:00 p.m. on January 30, 2019 at 401 Columbiana Drive (Harbison…
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Jan 25
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Man Charged in Animal Cruelty Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a 41-year-old man accused of not properly caring for his dog. James Bennett (DOB: July 1977) is charged with Ill Treatment of Animals (SC…
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Jan 24
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Update: Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct Suspect Arrested

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Special Victim's Unit are working with Georgia law enforcement regarding the extradition of an attempted criminal sexual conduct suspect wanted for an alleged…
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Jan 23
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Crimestoppers: Armed Robbery Investigation -Surveillance Picture of Suspect Released

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing a surveillance picture of an armed robbery suspect who’s accused of stealing money from a discount store last night. The man also matches…
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Jan 21
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Crimestoppers | Credit Card Theft Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Investigators with the Columbia Police (CPD) Department's Property Crimes Unit are working to identify a male suspect accused of stealing a credit card and using it to make several fraudulent…
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      • Chief of Police
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      • Grants
      • Organizational Chart
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Policies & Procedures
      • Recruiting
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      • Special Projects Division
      • Staff Development Division
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      • Fugitive Team
      • Investigations
      • Midland’s Gang Task Force
      • Organized Crime/Narcotics
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      • School Resource Officers
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      • Telephone Response Unit
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      • Beyond the Badge
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      • Fan the Heat
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