West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

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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Augusta Road at Pinecrest Avenue is the intersection with most crashes in March in West Columbia

There were 6 vehicle crashes at the intersection of Augusta Road at Pinecrest Avenue in March, according to data released by the West Columbia Police Department. Click here for WCPD Facebook page Three other intersections in West Columbia were the site of 4 vehicle crashes. State Street at Augusta Street; Augusta Road at Chris Drive […]

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Most West Columbia car crashes in February occurred on Augusta Road

The West Columbia Police Department published data regarding car wrecks and other crime statistics for the month of February. It shows that most traffic accidents happened on Augusta Road. WCPD STATS page Here’s the Data:Augusta Road at Dreher Road – 5 crashes; Augusta Road at Chris Drive – 3 crashes, Augusta Road at Wade Street […]

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West Columbia Police response time and DUI arrests decline in December as calls-for-service increase, according to monthly statistics report

The West Columbia Police Department released statistics for the month of December, Tuesday. According to the report, officers responded to 3,542 calls-for-service in December compared to 2,760 calls-for-service responses in November. Response time declined in December to 4:58, compared to 6:04 in November. Vehicle-related stats showed Sunset Boulevard at Fairlane Drive was the intersection with […]

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