WCPD Chief Marion Boyce
West Columbia Police officers made 340 traffic stops in the month of August and there were 89 collisions, 174 citations written and 165 warnings issued, according to statistics released by the WCPD. There were 18 DUIs reported. Click here to see all statistics WCPD officers made 86 arrests and there were 2785 calls for service.
West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce recognized Investigator Branham as Officer of the Quarter on Tuesday, Aug, 4, at the August Regular West Columbia city Council Meeting. In addition to his regular duties, Inv. Branham serves on the Crisis Negotiations team, the Accident Reconstruction team, and volunteers his time heading up the golf committee for […]
The West Columbia Police Department and West Columbia Fire Department are teaming up to make sure local students have everything they need to succeed this upcoming school year! Now through Friday, July 17, you can drop off NEW school supplies to help West Columbia students in need. Drop-Off Locations:– West Columbia City Hall (PD Wing) | 200 N 12th […]
The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night, according to WLTX-TV. Click here to see TV report According to the West Columbia Police Department police units responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Central Drive (off of Sunset Blvd) at approximately 10:30 p.m. Police […]
Angela Peterson Black, 53, of Camden, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Black distributed methamphetamine to undercover law enforcement officers in November 2022 with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. On two occasions, she sold almost 200 grams of “ice” […]
Spend a day with friends out on the golf course for a great cause! The 11th Annual West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, November 7, 2025, at Charwood Golf Club! Register a team for the 11th Annual West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club. Friday, November 7, 2025 Team Registration: bit.ly/WCPOF2025 […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 2800 block of Augusta Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington County, Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Zackary Ryan Rose, 30, of Lexington, was crossing Augusta Road when he was struck by a vehicle traveling […]
On Thursday, March 6, officers with the West Columbia Police Department responded to reports of a man entering homes without permission. No one was hurt during these incidents. Hours after these reports, officers made an arrest on 36-year-old Lawrence Dawson-Coleman of Columbia for trespassing connected to these cases. He was transported to the Lexington County […]