West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

Teen found safe

The West Columbia Police Department said a 15-year-old girl from West Columbia has been found and she is safe.

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West Columbia Police issue missing person alert

On January 2, 2023 Simon Manuel Gates was reported as missing by a family member. He was last seen on December 29, 2022. Mr. Gates is 29 years old. He is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. Law enforcement isseeking any information that may lead detectives to Mr. Gates’ whereabouts. Those withinformation […]

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West Columbia Fire and Police Chiefs discuss trends regarding holiday fires and crime

The grounds around West Columbia City Hall are adorned with lights and the Christmas spirit abounds. To keep the mood festive, it is a good idea to put safety and security first. West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon and West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce see the possible hazards that can sometimes accompany the holidays. […]

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Cities of Cayce and West Columbia Police Departments Receive Dominion Energy Crime Prevention Award for Business Watch Program

The Cayce and West Columbia Police Departments received the Dominion Energy Crime Prevention Award from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA) on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the SCLEOA Annual Conference. Nominated by the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), the Business Watch Program is a first of its kind in […]

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23-year-old West Columbia man killed in motorcycle accident, Lexington County Coroner identifies victim

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in motorcycle accident in the 2700 block of Emmanuel Church Road, West Columbia (in Lexington County) shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. According to Fisher, Mr. Christian Michael Turner, 23, of West Columbia was traveling southbound on Emmanuel Church Road when he […]

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Cayce Police investigate motorcycle crash in which a man died in Lexington County

The Cayce Police Department, along with the SC Highway Patrol, the West Columbia Police Department, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, were on the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and vehicle, Saturday night. At approximately 8:03 p.m., the vehicle was leaving the parking lot of the Three Fountains Skating Rink, at 2724 Emanuel […]

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West Columbia Police Department and Columbia Church of Christ help families in need on Thanksgiving

The West Columbia Police Department partnered with the Columbia Church of Christ to get Thanksgiving meals to families in need on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Members of the West Columbia Police Department and the West Columbia Outreach Program assisted in packaging and delivering 120 meals. The WCPD’s community business partners helped make it possible. (WCPD […]

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ShotSpotter detects 9 shots fired and Cayce Police aid West Columbia Police to catch suspects

On Monday at 10:39 a.m., the West Columbia Police Department received a ShotSpotter alert indicating 9 rounds were fired at the 1200 block of Holland Street. WCPD officers were on the scene in 3 minutes. Officers were able to start an investigation into the incident and identify a suspect vehicle. Due to a strong working […]

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