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Monday, February 04, 2013  A collision that  left one person dead Sunday night is under investigation by the West Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall said the robbery happened is investigating a bank robbery that occurred about 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the BB&T bank located at 2404 Sunset Boulevard.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A Columbia man is dead after trying to disassemble his pistol at a West Columbia shooting range.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  The West Columbia Police Department is looking for a Columbia man who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month.

Friday, July 27, 2012  West Columbia police are keepoing a close eye on the roads to crack down on aggressive drivers.

Friday, June 01, 2012  A suspect involved in a convenience store robbery is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  A suspect who recently used a stolen credit card at a local Walmart store is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Friday, May 11, 2012  A suspect is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in West Columbia Wednesday, according to the West Columbia Police Department.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A man accused of assaulting a juvenile is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Monday, March 05, 2012  A West Columbia man has been charged with attempted murder after a weekend stabbing incident.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  The West Columbia Police Department has arrested two women in connection with a scam they were operating in the Midlands.

Monday, December 19, 2011  The West Columbia police department is asking for help identifying the man the say broke into a coin machine at the Squeaky Clean Laundromat.

Friday, September 30, 2011  The West Columbia Police Department says when they responded to the call at 111 Abberly Village they saw 30-year-old Clarence Benjamin coming from the apartment.  After they took Benjamin into custody, investigators found 20 pounds of pot in his vehicle.  It was later discovered the apartment was owned by Benjamin's cousin.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Officials in West Columbia are investigating a Friday morning pharmacy robbery.  The West Columbia Police Department responded to a 911 call at the CVS on Sunset Boulevard around 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Enjoy floating down the Congaree River with a drink in your hand?  If so, you're not alone, literally.