Crime in Columbia runs on police activity, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. This page provides ongoing reporting on investigations and official policy changes regarding law enforcement.
John Lorick admits to falsifying records and discharging untreated sewage into the Little Saluda River.
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Should local officials face strict prison sentences for environmental violations that damage your community's natural resources?
Herb Kimble faces a potential 20-year prison sentence following his involvement in a massive Medicare fraud conspiracy.
Firefighters arrived on the scene after smoke was reported from a vacant home on Citadel Drive.
A federal judge sentenced a convicted felon to 33 months in prison following a firearm arrest in Columbia.
Trinidy Gee faces murder and burglary charges following the death of Lawrence Long.
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Do you feel safe in your neighborhood given recent local crime reports?
Authorities apprehended 28-year-old Harvey Kinsler Jr. following separate incidents on Monday evening.
Reporting here centers on criminal investigations, court proceedings, law enforcement policies and public safety initiatives. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. The balance between police staffing levels and incident rates often dictates the trajectory of these stories. Court activity and trial outcomes remain the primary drivers of the news cycle as the justice system processes new cases.
