West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce reminder to make Halloween Safety a Priority, Trunk-R-Treats Thursday and Friday

Halloween is Oct. 31, and falls on a Friday this year. Children are preparing their costumes and looking forward to all the treats they will collect while they Trick-or-Treat.  West Columbia’s streets will be filled with kids. Trick-or-Treating is an American tradition that brings thrills to the young. Jimmy and Wendy Watford live in West Columbia’s Saluda […]

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West Columbia Police, Fire and EMS respond to crash on Sunset Boulevard Sunday evening

Units from the West Columbia Police Department, West Columbia Fire and EMS responded to a crash on Sunset Boulevard, at 12th Street, Sunday evening. The crash happened before 7 p.m. (Photo by Jackson Ward)

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West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, Nov. 7

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 […]

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WCPD data for the month of September shows 47 vehicle crashes investigated

The West Columbia Police Department released crime and accident data for the month of September. The report showed that 47 vehicle collisions were investigated and 234 citations were issued. There were 498 traffic stops made. There were 24 DUI arrests made and three vehicle thefts. “Suspicious Person” was the top reason for a call to […]

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Project Lifesaver program of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department to locate missing “at risk” children and adults with special needs

Project Lifesaver is a public safety program of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department designed to locate missing “at risk” children and adults with special needs who wander. Using the technology of Project Lifesaver, LCSD can track and locate individuals who wander from their homes or health care facilities. When you enroll your loved one in […]

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58 vehicle collisions in West Columbia in August, see where the accident hotspot is

The West Columbia Police Department received 3,677 Calls for Service in August. There were 470 incident reports written, 142 arrests and 738 Traffic Stops made. (Click here to see all stats) There were 58 vehicle collisions, 230 citations written and 40 DUI arrests. Dreher Road at Augusta Road was deemed an accident Hotspot by the […]

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West Columbia Police Officer Lance Wampler recognized as “Officer as the Quarter”

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, WCPD Police Chief Marion Boyce, and Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Pringle presented PFC Lance Wampler as Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday. Boyce said throughout the quarter, Officer Wampler has demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility throughout a recent assignment outside […]

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West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation Golf Tournament is Nov. 7 – Register Now

The 11th Annual West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, Nov. 7, at Charwood Golf Club! All proceeds assist with additional equipment and help officers and their families in the event of an emergency. Registration link bit.ly/WCPOF2025

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