The Columbia Police Department responded to a residence on West Barbee Street on Wednesday night, January 4, 2023. 

Upon arrival, CPD Officers were advised that the male subject had fled the residence. Officers observed property damage throughout the residence and multiple victims gave statements regarding an altercation between them and the male subject identified as 27-year-old Marcus Yarberry of Columbia. 

Yarberry was later located behind FiveStar on HWY 55 North in Columbia where he was placed into custody without incident. 

Yarberry is facing numerous charges including strangulation 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, and unlawful imprisonment 1st degree; all felonies. 

CPD Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted by Sgt Evan Burton.