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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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Statement on Grand Jury Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting

 Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Columbus Police Department acknowledges and respects the decision of the grand jury regarding the officer involved shooting of Jermaine Hernandez on February 7, 2024.

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Teen Killed in Gazebo Way Shooting

 Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In June 2024, Aquiles Saunders was identified as a suspect in the shooting death of Bobby Lyons, leading to a Murder warrant for his arrest

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Shell Gas Station Armed Robbery Investigation

 Friday, March 14, 2025

On March 12, 2025 around 11:25 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station located at 2218 Victory Drive.

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Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help in 2002 Missing Person Case

 Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The Columbus Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Wanda Jean Perkins, who was reported missing nearly 23 years ago.

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