West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

West Columbia PD’s Food Drive, with Lexington 2, at Walmart, results in several vehicle-loads of groceries

The West Columbia Police Department held a “Stuff a Tahoe” Food Drive, Saturday. A WCPD report said the “West Columbia community did not disappoint. The WCPD thanked all our community members who made the food drive a success. It was haled ar Walmart on Augusta Road and the WCPD also thanked Walmart for their generous […]

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West Columbia Police Department responded to 3,519 calls for service in October, according to statistical report

The West Columbia Police Department responded to 3,519 calls for service in October, according to data released by the WCPD.Police made 87 arrests and there were 76 vehicle crashes, with 306 citations issued and 306 warning issued, in October. There were 25 DUI cases. Hotspots for collisions were Sunset Boulevard near the I-26 interchange and […]

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West Columbia Police Department Partners with Walmart and Local Schools to Host Food Drive for Children in Need

The West Columbia Police Department, in collaboration with Walmart, Lexington County School District Two, and Charter Schools within the City of West Columbia, is partnering to host a food drive on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Walmart located at 2401 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Due to recent uncertainties […]

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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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