Courtesy: Alvin S Glenn Detention Center COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Five Points bar owner has been charged in the assault of a University of South Carolina student, after Columbia Police said he turned himself in early Friday. Investigators said Daniel Wells, 29, is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, stemming from an incident that happened…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Police say a man hit by two vehicles along South Assembly Street Wednesday Night has died. According to police, the man was struck in the 600 block of South Assembly Street. Drivers of both vehicles were detained by police. The cause of the incident is still being investigated. Tags: Columbia Police, Columbia Police Department
Authorities with the Columbia Police Department say the third suspect and final suspect wanted in connection with a murder and attempted murder has been taken into custody.
Photo/CPD Twitter COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to a store on North Main following a robbery Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred at the Dollar General located at 5807 North Main Street. The thief was able to take an undisclosed amount of money. Authorities say no one was injured during the incident. Crime scene techs are…
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…
