Columbia Police Department

Police: Increase in Theft of Idling Cars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook is looking for two persons of interests in connection to a string of car thefts throughout the city. Authorities say 27-year-old Chasity Henry and 35-year-old wanted Williams Taylor may have information about the crimes after multiple victims left keys in the ignition with the engines running. The crimes are said to have occurred in home…

CPD: Investigation Continues in 2015 Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Tuesday that CPD are following new developments in the investigation of the shooting death of a 14-year-old teenager on Grand Street last July. On July 3,  in the 4100 block of Grand Street, NaJeer Buggs was shot as he and another individual were walking home after playing basketball at a nearby park. Shortly after…

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….