Steve Benjamin on Gang Violence: 'The City Has Had Enough'

Update: Pedestrian ID'd in Garners Ferry Road Accident

A pedestrian died early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Garners Ferry Road.

CPD: Sumter Man Charged With Indecent Exposure

Columbia Police arrested a 23-year-old Sumter County man who they say has two outstanding arrest warrants for indecent exposure.

Formal Inquest to be Held Into Death of Richland County Man

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said he will hold a formal inquest into the death of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in May.

Police Charge 2 in Shooting Death of Columbia Woman

Two people have been charged in the July 20th shooting death of a 24-year-old Columbia woman in the Lyons Street community.

Richland County Woman Wanted on Fraudulent Check Charges

Richland County deputies say a 36-year-old woman has five outstanding criminal bench warrants.

Columbia Man Wanted for Unpaid Child Support

A Columbia man owes thousands of dollars in unpaid child support.

2 More Suspects Charged in Five Points Stabbing

Two men are charged for their alleged involvement in the stabbing of two male workers at Group Therapy in Five Points.

2 in Columbia Arrested in FBI Child Sex Trafficking Sweep

Authorities arrested two people from Columbia in a nationwide bust of child sex trafficking.

Columbia Police: One Arrested in Stabbing at Five Points Bar

Columbia Police arrested one suspect who they say stabbed two male employees at Group Therapy in Five Points on Sunday.

Mayor's Panel on Violent Crime, Bond Reform Hold First Meeting

The Mayor’s Panel on Violent Crime and Bond Reform — a group made up of 12 people — began discussions on bond reform and the process of issuing warrants.

Four Sought in Five Points Stabbing

Columbia Police are looking for four men after two people were stabbed at a bar in Five Points early Sunday morning.

Columbia Sports Grill Owner Faces Sales Tax Charge

Update: Missing Man Located in Horry County

Columbia Police Charge Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting

Michael Haywood, 40, is facing charges of assault on police while resisting arrest and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.

SLED: DJJ Officer Accused of Fracturing Juvenile's Leg in Assault

Edward Bing III is charged with one count of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.

Update: Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Columbia

One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting in northern Columbia.

Columbia Taxi Driver Accused of Shooting at Patron

A 33-year-old taxi driver is facing charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Police Arrest Man Accused of Fondling Himself at Harbison Target

Willie Earl Goodwin, 44, was arrested Tuesday at his place of employment and charged with indecent exposure.

Deputies: 2 Injured in Early Morning Carjacking, Assault

Two people injured in an aggravated assault and carjacking after they were approached by two unidentified males who asked for a ride.

Richland Coroner ID's Man Who Shot Himself in the Head

A 21-year-old Columbia man passed away early Monday morning after he allegedly shot himself during a police pursuit over the weekend.

One Person Injured in Shooting Near Atlas Road

Deputies responded to a aggravated assault call just before 6 p.m. Saturday in the 1900 block of Joe Frazier Court, which is off of Atlas Road.

Police Investigate Shooting Death of Columbia Woman

A Columbia woman was shot in the upper body early Saturday morning.

Storms Cause Power Outages, Downed Trees in Columbia

More than 2,000 SCE&G customers in the Columbia area were out of power Wednesday as thunderstorms rolled through the area.

Report: Columbia Police to Drop Charges Against SC NAACP Leader

State NAACP president Lonnie Randolph Jr. was charged on Friday after a dispute at a Columbia dry cleaners.

Report: Columbia Police Chief to File Defamation Suit Against Accuser

Interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago is suing David Navarro, a former captain at the police department.

3 Women Charged with Stealing Puppy from Pets, Inc.

Deputies say the three women took a puppy from the adoption center without paying the fee.

Community Update

Deputies: One Person Dead After Early Morning Stabbing

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the stabbing death of one person at a home near Fernandina Road.

Report: SLED to Investigate Claims Against Columbia Police Department

SLED has confirmed an investigation into claims of an alleged plot to frame a Columbia official.

Columbia Man Sentenced in NJ Court for Transporting Stole Guns

Bassir Baxter, 40, was pleaded guilty to transporting stolen guns from South Carolina into New Jersey.

Child Injured in Apartment Shooting to be Released from Hospital

A 4-year-old child who was injured during a shooting at the Colony Apartments last week is expected to be released from the hospital.

Columbia Police Find Car Connected to Colony Apartments Shooting

The silver Dodge Charger was found in Charlotte, N.C.

Fired Columbia Police Captain Claims Interim Chief Plotted Against City Official

Columbia officials say a police captain was fired due to "secret or unauthorized recordings," insubordination and "malicious gossip" not his report of an alleged plot to remove a city official.

Report: Columbia Mayor Calls for Review of Police Procedures

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will create a independent panel to review procedures of city police.

Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted USC Website Hacking, Email Accounts

Max Raymond Dufour, 21, pleaded guilty Friday to information fraud and related activity in connection with access devices

Columbia Police Search for 'Person of Interest' in Colony Apartments Shootout

Columbia Police need help locating a man who they say is a "person of interest" in the shooting at the Colony Apartments earlier this week.

Sheriff: Director Stole Money from SC Criminal Defense Lawyers Group

The executive director of the S.C. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the organization.

Police Arrest Suspect in Stray Bullet Shooting of Girl, 4

A 21-year-old wanted in connection with a shooting at a Columbia apartment that led to a child being shot by a stray bullet was arrested.

Columbia Woman Dies of Pre-Existing Medical Condition Before I-20 Crash

Sharon S. Grate, 48, of Howell Court, was identified as the driver of a vehicle that crashed on I-20 Tuesday afternoon.