Author: Miya Payton

Columbia police officer passes away during fitness training assessment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A police officer passed away after a physical fitness training assessment, according Columbia Police Department. The police department announced Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens Riley suffered a medical emergency while participating in a CPD Specialized Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Assessment. During the physical fitness training portion of the assessment, MPO Owens Riley became ill. He was…

One man dead after shooting in Lexington County

ABC Columbia News (FILE) LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting his stepson on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened on the 100 block of Landfill Lane. The shooting victim has been identified as 52-year-old Brian Garris, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says 71-year-old Carl Sims will…

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities. 

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities. 

Raising awareness on the fight against domestic violence

In a few weeks it will be Domestic Violence Awareness Month but the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is starting early to raise awareness. 

In a few weeks it will be Domestic Violence Awareness Month but the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is starting early to raise awareness.