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Murder Investigation Underway Following Hit-and-Run Call

 Tuesday, April 29, 2025

On April 28, 2025, around 5:28 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a hit and run in the 3000 block of Williams Road (Summit Pointe Apartments). A white SUV struck a parked vehicle before leaving the scene.

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Deadly Shooting Investigation

 Monday, April 28, 2025

***UPDATE*** Preliminary investigation revealed Calvin Johnson, 37, was the driver of the vehicle during the incident. On April 25, 2025, Johnson was taken into custody and charged with Murder (Party to a Crime).

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Suspect Arrested for Two Smoke Shop Robberies

 Monday, April 28, 2025

A suspect is in custody following two separate robberies at local smoke shops. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Lakeshore Road (101 Smoke Shop) in reference to an armed robbery.

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Deadly Shooting Investigation

 Friday, April 18, 2025

On April 11, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Rigdon Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, later identified as Jaylon Wesley, 20, lying in the middle of Colorado Street.

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Crime Suppression Detail Leads to 26 Arrests, Firearms and Narcotics Seized

 Wednesday, April 9, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Columbus Police Department conducted a multi-agency crime suppression detail targeting criminal activity within the city.

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Columbus Police Department Completes 911 Center Modernization Project

 Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The Columbus Police Department has completed major renovations to both its primary 911 Emergency Communications Center at Police Headquarters and its backup center at 3111 Citizens Way.

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Columbus Police Department Renews Call for Witnesses in 2024 Shooting

 Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Columbus Police Department is renewing its call for information in the shooting death of Bryson Cochran, 17, which occurred last year. On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Tip Top Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound.

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CPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Shooting Suspects

 Friday, March 28, 2025

The Columbus Police Department is actively searching for Adrian Davis, 29, and Shakella McKay, 30, in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 23, 2025 in the 3200 block of Macon Road.

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Nine Gang Members Arrested in Drug, Firearms Bust

 Friday, March 21, 2025

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 7000 block of Sorrel Court, resulting in the arrest of nine documented gang members.

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Parents Arrested in Infant Death Investigation

 Thursday, March 20, 2025

On March 2, 2025, around 12:45 p.m., the Columbus Police Department received a report of an infant who was not breathing. The child was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

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