West Columbia Police Department

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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Emergency crews respond after vehicle overturns at Wattling and Augusta Roads in West Columbia

Crews from the West Columbia Fire Department, the West Columbia Police Department and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a vehicle crash, Monday morning. A vehicle was overturned and EMS crews were attending to the injured. A fire hose was also extended. The incident resulted in the back up of traffic to one […]

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West Columbia Fire Department promotes safety during Fire prevention Week, Oct. 9-15

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9- 15.  Fire Prevention Week began in 1922 and this is the 100th year of observing it. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. […]

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Lexington County Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Israel Mendoza Cervantes, 29, has been sentenced to thirty (30) years in prison following a jury trial in Lexington County General Sessions Court earlier last week. Cervantes was convicted on all charges, including Trafficking Heroin (28 grams or more); Possession of a Weapon during commission of a Violent Crime; and Possession with Intent to Distribute […]

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West Columbia Police Department makes arrest as a result of a search warrant served, Tuesday

The West Columbia Police Department arrested Tyrin Mondre Davis, Tuesday, as the result of a search warrant. Mr. Davis has recently been involved in multiple investigations involving shootings in the areas surrounding Monticello Street, according to the West Columbia Police Department. He is currently charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle, Possession of […]

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“Coffee with the Chiefs” to support crime watch for business on June 13 – Register Now!

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Chris Cowan and Marion Boyce – Police Chiefs of Cayce and West Columbia – will host the “Coffee with the Chiefs” program on June 13. It’s open to the public. At the meeting, the chiefs will further explain the new Greater CWC Business Watch Program. At the May Greater […]

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Man dies after confronting police with gun in West Columbia

A man died after pointing a handgun and shooting at Lexington County deputies and West Columbia police officers Friday. He has been identified as Tyler Mehki Sincere Boages, 19. He died of multiple gunshots to the upper body, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “This incident started after a 911 caller reported a mental […]

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