Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Newly hired officers with the Columbia Police Department had a chance to become better acquainted with the community they will serve. In light of recent events, the shooting death of three police officers in Baton Rouge on Sunday; five police officers in Dallas last week and the deaths of Philando Castile in Minnesota and Alton…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia police are searching for answers in an overnight shooting. Officials say a man was shot on Ripplemeyer Avenue just after 10:00 Tuesday night. The victim was taken to the hospital. No word yet on his condition. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Two men are wanted by the Columbia Police Department in connection with a shooting at a motel on Sunset Drive last week. 34-year-old Victor Anthony Robinson is wanted for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent crime. Robinson is…
Jayln Tresvant COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia police officers are responding to a shooting at a hotel near Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Officials say it happened around 5:30 Wednesday morning at the Budget Inn on Sunset Drive. They say a male victim was found shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is warning of another phone scam that has targeted several residents in recent days. Officials say the scam is similar to one that was first reported in June of 2015. The scammer is reportedly posing as a law enforcement officer and telling the person that a legal matter needs to be resolved,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Columbia Police Department has agreed to take steps to help people who are hard of hearing like providing sign language interpreters. The police department negotiated an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department after a deaf person filed a complaint. In the agreement, the police department will designate a coordinator to make sure the agency complies…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Four women who allegedly offered sexual acts to undercover police officers in exchange for cash have been arrested. Kimly Brice,32, Shondell Clippard, 40, Nicole Leonard, 33, and Wilhelmina Taylor, 48, are charged with prostitution police say. The women were arrested earlier this week by North and South Region Columbia PoliceOfficers after citizens voiced concerns about prostitution in…
Roosevelt McLaughlin COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is in custody following a domestic-related shooting Monday night. 52-year-old Roosevelt McLaughlin is charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of weapon during the commission of a violent crime. According to officials, three people were shot during the incident at the Beltine Village Apartments located at 3027 North Beltline…
Frederick Davis (ASGDL) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A 48-year-old man is accused of biting off the pinky finger of a female acquaintance. Police say Frederick Davis is charged with domestic violence after a argument at a home on Ripplemeyer Avenue on April 6, turned physical. During the argument Davis allegedly bit off the tip of the victim’s finger, officials say. The…
Courtesy of CPD COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officers with the Columbia Police Department need the community’s assistance in identifying three persons of interest related to a hit and run investigation. Officer say that two males and a female were involved in verbal and physical altercation with the 18-year-old female victim and her friends near 748 Harden Street on Sunday,…
