Crime & Courts

Columbia firefighter arrested, charged with domestic violence

Kenneth Foster
Kenneth Foster

Police on Saturday arrested Kenneth Foster on charges of criminal domestic violence and pointing and presenting a weapon, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.

Foster, 32, is a Columbia/Richland firefighter, according to police.

Deputies responded Saturday to a Middle Street residence in reference to a disturbance. According to investigators, Foster assaulted his wife and pointed a gun at the victim and her daughter.

Foster was arrested and transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

This story was originally published December 23, 2017 at 6:24 PM with the headline "Columbia firefighter arrested, charged with domestic violence."

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