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…
(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…
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…
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, 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, 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, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a man was injured in the hand after a shooting at a gas station. According to Police, a male was injured in the hand after a reported shooting outside of a gas station at 905 Bluff Road. Officials say they believe this an isolated incident that may have stemmed from an…
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….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police are investigating after two people were shot and killed off Alcott Drive Thursday morning. Police say the bodies of two males were found inside an apartment at the Willow Run Apartments. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has this live update from the scene. Police are asking for anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–ABC Columbia news has learned that on Monday afternoon City of Columbia officials will provide updates on the investigation into the evacuation of residents and the deaths of two people at Allen Benedict Court. More than 400 people are displaced from their homes after gas leaks were discovered. Two people died as a result of carbon monoxide, according…
