Columbia

Columbia homicides tie 20-year high

September 27, 2019 4:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Wednesday’s killing of James Hickem tied a grim milestone for the city of Columbia. The death marked the ninth homicide in Columbia in which law enforcement believed a crime occurred. That ties the number of killings set in 2017, the highest such mark in the last 20 years. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said Wednesday

New Columbia Fire Department chief promises to have succession plan, seek buy-in

September 9, 2024 2:08 PM Gabrielle Teiner

The Columbia Fire Department’s new chief, Brian Schaeffer, said Friday that he plans to build the department’s relationship with the community and have a succession plan in place before he leaves, as he heads into week four in his new role.