West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

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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School buses from Northside Middle and Riverbank Elementary delayed after police blocked off roads surrounding the schools

 School buses from Northside Middle and Riverbank Elementary delayed after police blocked off roads near McSwain Drive. Several police units from West Columbia and Lexington County, along with the West Columbia Fire Department, are on the scene where a subject has been barricaded in the Hilton Garden Inn at 110 McSwain Drive. Sunset Boulevard and […]

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West Columbia Police block off Sunset Boulevard to deal with subject barricaded at Hilton Garden Inn

The West Columbia Police West Columbia Police are on scene at the Hilton Garden Inn at 110 McSwain Drive in West Columbia. There is a barricaded subject. Police asked motorists to please stay clear of the area as law enforcement works to peaceably resolve the situation. There were also units from the Lexington County Sheriff’s […]

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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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