West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

West Columbia Police, West Columbia Fire respond to crash on Sunset Boulevard, Tuesday afternoon, with streets blocked off

Several units from the West Columbia Police Department and the West Columbia Fire Department were on the scene of a crash on Sunset Boulevard Tuesday afternoon after 4 p.m.From Mid-Carolina Marine (718 Sunset Blvd.) to 12th Street, including 9th Street, the streets were blocked off. A disabled box truck was in the middle of the […]

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Fewer vehicle crashes in West Columbia in June, according to data released by the WCPD

The West Columbia Police Department responded to 3,112 calls for service in June; down from 3,246 calls for service in May and 3,505 in April. Link to WCPD data Police made 525 traffic stops in June, compared to 668 in May. There were 20 DUI arrests made in June, compared to 19 in May and […]

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West Columbia’s Police Officers are celebrated by West Columbia City Council, and their colleagues 

The job of a law enforcement officer is demanding. In West Columbia, they show appreciation for the officers and staff of the WCPD. West Columbia Police Department officers and support personnel are recognized at the West Columbia Police Department’s Annual Banquet in December. Officers are also recognized quarterly at the West Columbia City Council meetings. […]

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West Columbia Police make arrest in connection to Security Federal Bank Robbery

The West Columbia Police Department has arrested Satorius Zayevon Martin, age 30, of 800 North Lucas Street, West Columbia, in connection with the robbery at Security Federal Bank, located at 1185 Sunset Blvd., #B, West Columbia. The arrest occurred around 1:30 PM today. The robbery at Security Federal Bank was reported at approximately 11:30 AM […]

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West Columbia Police Department releases activity report for May, detailing intersections where the most vehicle collisions occurred

The West Columbia Police Department has issued data detailing the department’s activity for the month of May, including a report on the intersections where the most traffic accidents were. Link to WCPD Report for May Four collisions occurred at Sunset Boulevard and Harbor Drive and four collisions occurred at Augusta Road and Hammond Avenue. There […]

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Irmo Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Violations 

Joseph Anthony Johnson, 34, of Irmo, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and for two convictions of felon in possession of a firearm. On Jan. 24, 2022, according to evidence presented in court, officers with the West Columbia Police Department found Johnson in possession of fentanyl and […]

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Greater Cayce-West Columbia Golf Tournament, part of Small Business Week, is a sell-out with Jeff Lawler Real Estate winning and Trinity Baptist Church second

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Golf Tournament was played at Charwood County Club, Thursday. The tournament coincides with Small Business Week. It was a sell-out with 30 teams participating. All of the sponsorship slots were filled, too. The winning team was Jeff Lawler Real Estate and Trinity Baptist Church was second. “As we continue to […]

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West Columbia Police charge man with Distribution of Cocaine; Distribution of Crack; and Trafficking Cocaine

West Columbia Police Narcotics Detectives concluded an investigation that resulted in the arrest of 38-year-old David De’Angelo Williams, Wednesday. Mr. Williams was charged with three counts each of Distribution of Cocaine 3rd Offense; Distribution of Crack 3rd Offense; and Trafficking Cocaine More Than 10 grams 3rd Offense. He was taken to the Lexington County Detention […]

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