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Murder of Casadarius McGhee

 Tuesday, October 31, 2023

On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 9:33 a.m., members of the Columbus Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the 1000 block of Adair Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive Black male (later identified as Casadarius McGhee, 14) near the pathway between 9th Street and River Homes Apartments.

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Two Injured in Party Shooting, Search for Suspects

 Sunday, October 29, 2023

On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 12:38 a.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 1600 block of South Lumpkin Road (Skirtz) in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a male and female, both 19 years old, suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Man Killed in Clover Lane Shooting

 Wednesday, October 25, 2023

On Tuesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 2500 block of Clover Lane in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found a Black male (later identified as Frank Bell, 50) lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Operation Cenobite Crime Suppression Detail

 Sunday, October 22, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit partnered with volunteer officers and members of the Ft. Moore CID Proactive Field Investigations Unit to carry out the Operation Cenobite crime suppression detail.

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Columbus Police Department Launches CALEA Public Access Portal for Accreditation Feedback

 Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The Columbus Police Department is proud to announce the introduction of its Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Public Access Portal, designed to enhance transparency and community involvement in our national accreditation efforts.

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Abducted Children Found Safe in South Georgia

 Monday, October 16, 2023

On Sunday, October 15, 2023 around 12:45 p.m., detectives from the Columbus Police Department’s Adult and Youth Services Unit responded to a report of the abduction of an 11-year-old and 4-year-old from 7310 Veterans Parkway (Burger King) by an unknown person. Detectives quickly initiated their investigation and gathered information, including a detailed vehicle description. As a result, an Amber Alert was issued to help locate the missing children.

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Operation Voorhees Detail

 Sunday, October 15, 2023

The Columbus Police Department, in conjunction with the Georgia State Patrol and the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, conducted “Operation Voorhees” on Friday, October 13, 2023. This operation was designed to target high-crime areas, increase police presence, reduce criminal activity, and take known criminals off the street.

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Arrest Made in Murder of Willie Foster

 Saturday, October 14, 2023

On September 30, 2023 at 12:11 a.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 1200 block of Veterans Parkway (Zelmo’s) concerning a male who claimed to have killed someone. Officers then discovered a deceased Black male (later identified as Willie Foster, 47) in the 1100 block of 1st Avenue (Trinity Episcopal Church). EMS arrived and could not resuscitate him.

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Former YMCA Employee Arrested in Fraud Investigation

 Friday, October 13, 2023

Donna Fiquett, 57, has been arrested in connection with an embezzlement case involving the YMCA of Columbus. Fiquett, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the YMCA, is facing one count of Theft by Taking (Felony).

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Abducted Children Found Safe in South Georgia, Mother Arrested

 Monday, October 9, 2023

On today’s date, an arrest warrant was executed for the mother of both children. Kaila Spires, 39, has been taken into
custody in Tift County, GA. She is charged with two counts of Kidnapping.

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