West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

219 lives lost to drug overdoses in 2022 in Lexington and Richland counties – Remembered on Monday – Black Balloon Day

The West Columbia Police Department was a part of Black Balloon Day, Monday, LRADAC hosted a gathering to remember the 219 individuals lost to overdoses in Lexington and Richland County in 2022. It was also a chance to bring awareness and resources to the fight against drug overdoses. If you or someone you love is […]

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West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation honors Brandon Miller as Officer of the Year – Annie DiNovo and Tazaray Gunter honored too

The West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation held its annual Police Banquet- celebrating the many achievements of the brave men and women who proudly serve, Thursday night. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles spoke at the event and Police Chief Marion Boyce handed out awards. Brandon Miller was named Officer of the Year, Annie DiNovo was named […]

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West Columbia man charged with trafficking drugs

A West Columbia man faces a series of drug charges after narcotics agents said he had drugs delivered to his home last month. Nasiyr Shem James, 28, is charged with trafficking crack, trafficking cocaine, trafficking marijuana, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according […]

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West Columbia Police use data and community feedback to help protect citizens

Since Marion Boyce was named West Columbia Police Chief in September of 2021, he has implemented the use of data, community involvement and crime statistical information to help protect the citizens of the city.  Data-driven policing is the use of analytical information and technology to acknowledge and identify crimes or targets in order to more efficiently […]

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Attempted murder charge results from police stand-off at West Columbia hotel

The West Columbia Police Department has charged Jonathan Russell Saylor, 34, with Attempted Murder, Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle, two counts of Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling, three counts of Malicious Injury to Personal Property, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Violent Crime. Mr. Saylor’s bond hearing was set […]

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Man who fired on police from West Columbia hotel is identified

The West Columbia Police Department responded to a domestic violence call at 110 McSwain Drive, West Columbia, at 1 PM, on Tuesday. On scene, officers spoke with the female involved and continued to the 5th floor to contact the suspect Jonathan Russell Saylor, age 34. Mr. Saylor shut the door on the officers and told […]

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After shots fired, stand-off with barricaded subject in hotel ends peacefully, attempted murder charge pending

A subject who barricaded himself in the Hilton Garden Hotel on McSwain Drive in West Columbia was taken into custody, between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. The subject faces attempted murder, discharging a firearm, and a possible domestic violence charge.The stand-off escalated after police made contact […]

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Barricaded subject firing shots from hotel room facing Sunset Boulevard

The West Columbia Police Department as of 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, was continuing to respond to an active barricaded suspect at the Hilton Garden Inn, 110 McSwain Drive, West Columbia. Traffic has been shut down around the location on Sunset Boulevard due to the suspect firing shots from the hotel room facing Sunset Blvd. This continues […]

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