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Thursday, April 25, 2013 

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.

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, 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.

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

Thursday, February 02, 2012  The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a meth lab found within the city today. Officers were following up on arrests made yesterday in reference to thefts from a local Laundromat. West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall said investigators charged three people with breaking into coin machines at Mable’s Laundry located at 2214 Platt Springs Road. The thefts occurred during the early morning hours on January 19th, 23rd and 31st.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Police in West Columbia are trying to keep citizens safe from financial crimes.

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

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Police in West Columbia are collecting fans to help the needy stay cool during South Carolina's hot summer months.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Police Chief Dennis Tyndall says 28-year-old Kenneth Timmons and 25-year-old Darryl Bartley are wanted for questioning in connection to the break-ins that happened on Burlie Drive and Hook Avenue.  Investigators from the West Columbia Police Department have obtained arrest warrants for Receiving stolen goods on both suspects.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Police in West Columbia are putting more information about local crime on their website.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Thursday’s incident is a reminder that a traffic stop can change from routine to deadly in a matter of seconds.