Columbia Police Department

Columbia Police: murder suspect charged in shooting

Columbia Police Department announced that 19 year-old Kevin Darnell Jowers, Jr. is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.

Columbia Police Department announced that 19 year-old Kevin Darnell Jowers, Jr. is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.

TYRELL OWENS-RILEY: Columbia and law enforcement communities honor late CPD officer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Last month, a Columbia Police Officer unexpectedly died during a training exercise. Thursday morning, fellow officers, friends and family came to remember 31-year-old Tyrell Owens-Riley. In his 31 years on earth, Tyrell Owens-Riley served his country in the Marines and his community with the Columbia Police Department. He worked as an officer for seven and a…

CPD arrest duo accused of trying to sell fentanyl

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department’s Organized Crime and Narcotics Unit have taken thousands of pills authorities believe are imitation fentanyl off the street. Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention center Police say during a traffic stop in the 800 block of Harden Street officers pulled over 52 year old Loria Ann Leal and 52 year old Eufracio Rodriguez,…

Columbia Police: teen arrested, accused of bringing loaded gun to school

Police: 17-year-old facing charges of Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, Carrying a Weapon on School Property

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to Columbia Police, a 17-year-old male is accused of bringing a loaded gun to C.A. Johnson High School. Columbia Police say they have charged the 17-year-old with Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, Carrying a Weapon on School Property, and possession of a Weapon by Person under 18. The teen was taken to the juvenile section of…

Columbia Police: Bond denied for felony DUI suspect

Police: Bond denied for 37-year-old suspect charged in connection with fatal collision on Farrow Road involving victims on a moped

Image Courtesy Columbia Police COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A suspect facing Felony DUI charges was denied bond Friday, say Columbia Police. According to officials, 37 year old Johnathan Gajadhar is charged with Felony DUI Involving Death. Police say Gajadhar was arrested on scene moments after a collision Thursday night. According to police, the collision happened on Farrow Road an SC-277 at 9:00 p.m….