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Aug 20
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Female Arrested in King Street Fatal Shooting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 39-year-old female in connection with last weekend’s fatal shooting on King Street. Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that Tamara L. Anderson…
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Jul 02
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Updated City of Columbia Ordinance False Security Alarm Management & Associated Fees

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
In an effort to reduce the number of false alarm calls generated by residential and business security alarm systems, a new ‘excessive false alarm’ ordinance is now being enforced. This…
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Jul 01
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Teenager Charged with Reckless Homicide in Pedestrian Collision

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) investigators have charged an 18-year-old female in connection with last month’s fatal pedestrian collision on Rosewood Drive. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’…
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Jun 24
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Three Teens & Male Adult Charged in Carjacking & Armed Robbery Investigations

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged four male youths in connection with three armed robbery and carjacking investigations. Bond has been denied for three of the four suspects. According…
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Jun 21
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Columbia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun Charge

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
From the United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina Deandre Lamar Davis, 35, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty…
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Jun 14
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for A Series of Armed Robberies

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of the United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina Iric Bolden, 31, of Columbia, was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to…
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May 30
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Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting that happened at the Colony Apartments last weekend. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook…
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May 22
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Arrest Made in April Death Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 32-year-old man in connection with an initial suspicious death investigation from McGrath Street last month. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces…
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May 20
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Murder Suspect Arrested

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
A man accused of fatally shooting a 46-year-old man over the weekend at a convenience store has been arrested. According to Chief W.H. 'Skip' Holbrook, 35-year-old Joseph Kennedy has been…
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Apr 25
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | Saturday | April 27, 2024

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases

Have unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medicine? Columbia Police officers can help you properly dispose of your Rx this weekend. In a bi-annual partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…

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      • Chief of Police
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Policies & Procedures
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      • Evidence Unit
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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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