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Columbia Police make arrests in connection with murder of 22 year old

Columbia Police say they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 22-year-old shot on Colleton Street
Crysty Vaughan,

Image Courtesy Columbia Police Dept COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 22-year-old shot on Colleton Street Tuesday. Police say the shooting happened at the Gable Oaks Apartment Complex off Colleton Street. According to the Richland County Coroner , Jaquan Ashford was shot in the upper body and pronounced…
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Columbia Police: Murders on the rise, 14 year olds facing charges in cab driver murder

ABC Columbia is Live at Columbia Police Headquarters with an update
Crysty Vaughan, Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say they have seen an increase in the number of murders this year. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has a live update. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said on Monday they are doing their best to keep crime down, but they are not sure the reason for the increase. But Holbrook says, they are sure, that there…

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Columbia Police: overnight shooting gang related

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a fatal gang-related shooting that occurred Saturday night in North Columbia.  Officers say around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, officers were on patrol in the Norman Street area and heard multiple gunshots. According to Police, officers responded to 4813 Norman Street and found a 23-year-old male victim outside. According to the Richland County…
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Shop with a Columbia Cop brings Christmas Cheer to area mall and children

Columbia Police School Resource officers host Shop with a Cop
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some local men and women in blue helped out the man in red today. ABC Columbia News was on hand this weekend as area City of Columbia Police, School Resource officers, took part in the annual Shop with a Cop event for Christmas. The officers took children shopping at the Belk at Columbiana Centre. Belk donated $100…
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Teen charged with crashing stolen SUV into home, police say

Crysty Vaughan,

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…
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Columbia Police to unveil new gunshot detection technology

Crysty Vaughan,

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

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(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…
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UPDATE: Wanted man barricaded inside Columbia hotel in custody

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

Crysty Vaughan,

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…