Assault at 600 BLOCK OF N HOOK AVE on 03/29/2026 8:06 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 03/29/2026 8:06 PM
Description: Harassing Phone Calls. Disclaimer: This is from the West Columbia Police Calls for Service. Information is Subject to Change.
Address: 600 BLOCK OF N HOOK AVE, West Columbia, SC
Case Number: 2607778
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Name
Paula MerchantMissing Age
25Est. Current Age
52Last Seen
Forest Acres, SC on 01/03/1999Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Brown Height: 5'6" Weight: 120 lbsCase Number
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Name
Claudette YoungAge
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