{"id":4973,"date":"2026-08-20T18:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4973"},"modified":"2026-08-20T18:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:07:42","slug":"columbia-officer-was-arrested-and-fired-sc-police-say-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4973","title":{"rendered":"Columbia officer was arrested and fired, SC police say. Here\u2019s why"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Columbia Police Department said that a woman who was an employee was fired after getting arrested for a violent crime Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4972\">Explaining the SC law around Hilton Head\u2019s Tiki Hut kidnapping arrest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Molly Washington, 45, was charged with assault of a high &amp; aggravated nature as well as pointing and presenting firearms at a person, jail records show.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The former code enforcement officer was arrested by a member of the Richland County Sheriff\u2019s Department following an altercation involving a family member at Washington\u2019s home in the 1100 block of Landon Place Drive, police said Thursday in a news release. That\u2019s in a part of Columbia between Farrow Road and Longtown Road.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Deputies responded to the home and the sheriff\u2019s department is leading an investigation into the incident, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No injuries were reported by police.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Upon learning that Washington had been arrested, she was \u201cimmediately terminated,\u201d police said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Washington is being held in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, and as of Thursday afternoon no bond had been set, jail records show. Following a bond hearing she\u2019s scheduled to return to court on Oct. 30, according to Richland County judicial records.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4970\">6-year-old and two others caught with guns at SC schools, sheriff says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe City of Columbia remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and public trust among its employees,\u201d police said in the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Information about how long Washington had worked for the police department in the code enforcement division was not available. According to the police department\u2019s website, the code enforcement division implements a wide range of ordinances regarding property maintenance and nuisances on all properties in Columbia.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The division\u2019s goal is \u201cto ensure a healthy and safe environment to provide a high quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors,\u201d police said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4968\">What\u2019s in a name? Supporters call her Graham. 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