Author: ABC Columbia Staff

RCSD investigating armed robbery of Metro PCS on West Beltline

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – RCSD deputies are searching for an armed robbery suspect Tuesday (12/18) night. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at the Metro PCS on West Beltline Blvd. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says someone walked into the business and demanded money while holding a firearm, then left. No one was hurt. Check back for further updates. Categories: Local…

Duo accused of stealing car keys from elderly woman

  (Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia police say they ware looking for two people that officials say were captured on surveillance video at a Publix Grocery store, but say they weren’t shopping for food. According to police the incident happened December 16th at the Publix Grocery store at 7320 Broad River Road. Authorities say the man in this…

Chapin man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography

Chapin, SC (WOLO) —A  Chapin man has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography. the south carolina attorney general’s office says 65-year-old Dieter Bartschat is charged with 20 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators say Bartschat had multiple files of child pornography. Each charge of third degree sexual exploitation is punishable up to 10 years…

Tractor Trailer accident along interstate slows traffic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —If you sat in traffic on Interstate 20 near 277 this morning, here’s why. The Highway Patrol responded to 277 North to this overturned tractor trailer. The accident detoured traffic to interstate 20. Troopers say the truck driver suffered minor injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause. Categories: Local News, News Tags: accident