Columbia PD responding to reported shooting on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia Police say they are responding to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and Park Street.
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Richland School District Two employee arrested in investigation into criminal sexual conduct with a minor
The Long Leaf Middle school employee has been placed on administrative leave
According to the Columbia Police Department, an employee at Longleaf Middle was arrested during an investigation into criminal sexual conduct with minors.
CPD: Burglary suspect accused of break-ins at Il Focolare Pizzeria
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested an individual accused of breaking into a pizzeria on Sumter Street.
CPD: Man arrested in connection with burglary and sexual assault investigation
The Columbia Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a burglary and sexual assault of an elderly woman.
Columbia Police continue to investigate fatal shooting near Caughman Road
Police say investigators responded to fatal shooting around 5am Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning. According to Police, the fatal shooting happened in the Moores Creek community near Caughman Road. Police say investigators responded to Musgroves Mill Lane around 5am Monday. There is limited information at this time. The Richland County Coroner’s office is also investigating. …
CPD: Teen arrested in connection with the desecration of Knowlege Sims’ grave
The Columbia Police Department says a 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the desecration of Knowledge Sims’ grave. Police say Sims was fatally shot at his home on Tarragon Drive in April 2020. There have been no arrests made in connection with the 7-year-old’s death.
National Action Network leaders discuss detainment of artist and proposed changes
Leaders with the National Action Network met this afternoon to discuss the results of a talk with city leaders over a police detainment. John Sims, an artist in residence at 701 Whaley, was detained by Columbia Police during a mistaken break-in investigation on May 17.
CPD: Two suspects charged in connection with multiple property crimes
The Columbia Police Department says two individuals have been charged in connection with multiple property crimes.
Columbia PD makes arrest for hit and run on Bush River Road this month
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a hit and run incident that seriously injured another man earlier this month.
Columbia PD: Warrants out for man accused of breaking into cars and stealing valuables
The Columbia Police Department says they have several outstanding warrants for the arrest of a man accused of breaking into several vehicles and stealing valuables.
