West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

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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West Columbia man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in connection to domestic incident says Lexington County coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of the individual who died during a domestic-related incident in the 300 block of Westgate Drive, in West Columbia on Tuesday, at approximately 9:30 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. John Thompson Greene, 24, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed today […]

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West Columbia Police free female from alleged domestic violence related shooting incident

West Columbia Police Officers responded to the 300 block of Westgate Drive about a domestic violence related shooting incident at approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday A female victim was located andsafely brought out of the residence. The scene was secured and investigated as a barricadedsubject situation. Law enforcement was able to enter the residence and secure […]

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West Columbia Police Department working a barricaded subject situation

The West Columbia Police Department has the 300 block of Westgate Drive blocked off. Police are investigating a barricaded subject situation. Westgate Drive is between Augusta Road and Wilton Road. It was reported around 10 a.m., Tuesday.The WCPD believes it to be an isolated incident. Police are asking everyone stay clear of the area. (File […]

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Coroner identifies 24-year-old who was shot and killed at a West Columbia apartment complex

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a man who was shot and killedduring an incident, Monday, shortly after 1:30 p.m. at 1035 Comanchee Trail (RiverbankRetreat Apartments), West Columbia in Lexington County. Fisher states that Mr. Devonte Jerone Craft, 24, of West Columbia, was shot multiple times inthe upper and lower body and […]

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West Columbia Police investigating death, asking for information

The West Columbia Police Department responded to a death investigation at 1035 Comanchee Trail, West Columbia, at 1:39 p.m., Monday Anyone with information, should contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or submit a tip to CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at CrimeSC.com or using the P3 tips app. For additional information, contact Captain Matthew […]

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Pedego Electric Bikes Soda City donates 2 electric bikes to the West Columbia Police Department at its Grand Opening, Wednesday

Pedego Electric Bikes Soda City, a new City of West Columbia business, donated two electric bikes to the West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Wednesday. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Pedego Electric Bikes Soda City grand opening at 521 Meeting St, West Columbia. It was attended by Rep. Joe Wilson and many […]

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