Springdale Police Department

West Columbia Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

Daniel Scott Burgess, 39, of West Columbia, was sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that between November 10, 2018, and September 5, 2021, law enforcement from various jurisdictions in Richland, Lexington, and Berkeley Counties […]

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Springdale Police, with South Congaree Police make arrest after shots fired

Springdale Police officers responded to Essex Drive Monday, shortly after 1 p.m. after reports of shots being fired.Officers immediately began investigating the incident and determined Richard Allen Cooper was responsible for the shooting. Within hours, Springdale Officers, along with the assistance of South Congaree Police Department, located and took Cooper into custody. Cooper was transported […]

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Springdale Police Officer Matt Hagins named Officer of the Year by SCLEN

Town Of Springdale Police Officer Matt Hagins has been selected as the Officer of the Year for the 11th Circuit by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Network.In the photo, Hagins is being presented the award by Wilson Matthews, SCDPS Traffic Records Manager, at a meeting Thursday morning.

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Springdale Elementary student accused of biting teacher and violently attacking other students

According to a Springdale Police Department report a Springdale Elementary School student was handcuffed after allegedly attacking other students on a school bus. According to a release from the Lexington Two School District the incident occurred on May 12, after school. The school resource officer first became involved with the student because the bus returned […]

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Lexington 2 issues statement after May 12, incident involving student and police at Springdale Elementary School

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – During school dismissal on May 12, an incident occurred involving the conduct of an elementary school student at Springdale Elementary School.  The School Resource Officer was present at the time, and a call was placed to the local police department for assistance to ensure that both […]

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