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Teen charged with crashing stolen SUV into home, police say

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say an 18 year old is facing numerous charges after crashing a stolen car into a house early Monday. Police say Gi’Vino Bookert is charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Hit and Run with Property Damage, Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Driving without a License. According to police, Bookert stole a 2011 Chevy Tahoe from a home…

Columbia Police to unveil new gunshot detection technology

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Police Department is set to unveil what it calls innovative gunshot detection technology.  On Friday afternoon, Columbia Mayor Steven K. Benjamin and Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook will unveil the Columbia Police Department’s implementation of an innovative gunshot detection technology that reduces violent gun crime in the City of Columbia, say officials. Columbia Police…

Columbia police arrest man accused of shooting at friend along busy road

(Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO ) —  The Columbia police department has arrested 30 year old Javaris Hammonds Blanks accused of shooting a man riding with him in the car following an argument between the two.  According to police Blanks turned himself into authorities Tuesday April 16th, 2019 without incident. Officials say Blanks has been charged with attempted murder. According…

UPDATE: Wanted man barricaded inside Columbia hotel in custody

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  The Columbia Police Department confirms that a wanted fugitive that barricaded himself inside at the Baymont Inn and Suites off Garners Ferry Road has come to a peaceful end with no injuries. According to Columbia Police Department, the stand-off was going on for nearly two hours with no contact with the fugitive who has now been…

Suspect in murder of missing USC student set to appear in bond court

Nathaniel Rowland mug courtesy Columbia Police COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The suspect accused in the murder of a missing University of South Carolina student is set to appear in court Sunday afternoon. Columbia Police have charged a suspect in connection with  the death of a missing University of South Carolina student. According to a CPD report : “The investigation regarding USC…

Columbia Police Chief: “Our Hearts are broken” on death of USC student

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are extending their condolences to the family of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson. Columbia police said  “In speaking w/Josephson’s parents, Chief Holbrook said during the news conference, “Our hearts are broken. There is nothing tougher than to stand before a family and explain how a loved one was murdered. It was gut-wrenching. This…

Columbia Police: Arrest in Hit and Run that injured teen

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a hit and run that sent a teen to the hospital. According to Police, the hit and run collision happened at North Main and Fairfield Road. Columbia Police say Brittnei Farrow (DOB: 4-28-1994) is charged with Hit and Run with Injuries, Failure to Give Information and Render Aid, Operating an Uninsured Vehicle,…

Columbia Police investigating fatal apt. complex shooting

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook says a homicide investigation is underway after a 27-year-old man was fatally shot at an apartment complex Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says Isaiah Thomas Martin, Junior was shot in the upper body and pronounced dead at a local hospital. According to Police,  the shooting happened at approximately 7:00 p.m….