Columbia Police Department

Public Safety Checkpoint Planned

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that in an effort to keep drivers safe, a public safety checkpoint has been planned in the City of Columbia. Starting Friday evening, CPD’s Traffic Safety Unit will enhance patrols and DUI enforcement across the City and in South Columbia. The areas were selected based on traffic violations that have occurred…

Suspect in Texas Murder Killed in Shooting on Byron Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO/AP) — A suspect wanted in connection to a murder in Texas has died following an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex near the VA hospital Monday. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said at a news conference that the suspect fired at police just before noon Monday, and the officers fired back at an apartment complex several miles east…

Columbia Police Investigating Death on Queen Street

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officers with the Columbia Police Department are conducting a death investigation after the body of a man was found outside a home on Queen Street Friday morning.   Death investigation @ 900 block of Queen St. Man found deceased outside of home this a.m. Autopsy by coroner will determine cause of death — Cola Police Dept….