In the early morning hours of 7/18/2026, Officers from the Columbia Borough Police Department, with the assistance of numerous neighboring agencies, took Jared Gower into custody. Mr. Gower had an active warrant for a stabbing which occurred in West Hempfield Township on 7/16/...

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, an unknown male called the Columbia Police Department and claimed that he just stabbed another individual at an address in the 600 Block of Fairview Avenue in Columbia. During the call, the male refused to identify himself. The male stated that he wa...

The Columbia Borough Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on June 3, 2026, at approximately 10:45 PM at the Turkey Hill located at 342 Chestnut Street. Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect pictured in connection with this in...

On April 28, 2026, at 1:12 a.m., a deliberate act of arson occurred at Makle Park's basketball court. Two individuals entered the park at 1:09 a.m. and proceeded to the basketball court, where they ignited a fire involving metal and clothing. The blaze caused damage to the cou...

The Columbia Borough Police took a report of a stolen dirtibike from the 500 blk. of S. 14th St. that occurred sometime overnight between 04-07-26 and 04-08-26. A shed was forced open to steal the dirtbike. Residents in the area are asked to look at any camera footage they may...