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Dec 26
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Deputy Chief Kelly Appointed To National Law Enforcement Review Board

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department Chief Skip Holbrook announces that Deputy Chief Melron Kelly has been appointed to the prestigious 2018 Congressional Badge of Bravery Review Board (CBOB), a selection process that…
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Dec 21
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Holiday Public Safety Checkpoint Tonight and Rest of December

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit is partnering with the South Carolina Highway Patrol’s annual Sober or Slammer Campaign which focuses on impaired driving prevention. Beginning tonight and through the…
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Dec 21
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Missing Female Spotted in Orangeburg

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators with the Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) have received information that a reportedly missing 24-year-old female has been spotted in Orangeburg. Porscha LeAnn Hardy (DOB: 11-1994) was…
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Dec 20
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Update: Accidental Shooting Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
After reviewing surveillance video, Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have determined that a Harden Street shooting incident last night was accidental. The incident happened shortly before 8:00 p.m. at 831…
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Dec 20
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Update: Collision at Taylor and Oak Streets

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) has cited a man for causing a three car collision this morning. The incident happened at the 2200 block of Taylor…
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Dec 19
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Crimestoppers: Missing Person | Porscha Hardy

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators with the Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) are searching for a missing 24-year-old female. Porscha LeAnn Hardy (DOB: 11-1994) was reported missing on Saturday, December 15, 2018…
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Dec 18
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Crimestoppers: Stolen Vehicle Crashed Into Home

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit is working to identify a male driver who crashed a stolen vehicle into a home near Two Notch Road. The collision occurred…
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Dec 18
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Crimestoppers: Surveillance Pictures of Armed Robbery Suspect Released

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of a male armed robbery suspect to aid in his identification. Armed Robbery Suspect | Roses - 4033 W. Beltline Blvd.…
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Dec 17
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Crimestoppers: Strong Arm Robbery Suspects

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing surveillance pictures to identify and locate two suspects accused of stealing car keys from an elderly female victim over the weekend. The incident…
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Dec 17
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Crimestoppers: Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested; One Wanted

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged two women accused of conspiring to rob a landlord at gunpoint. Officers have outstanding arrest warrants for a male co-defendant.  Brandi Gillespie (DOB:…
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Special Projects Division
      • Staff Development Division
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      • Investigations
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      • Telephone Response Unit
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      • Young Ambassadors for Justice
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