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Celia Drive Murder Investigation

 Wednesday, December 18, 2024

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:20 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of Celia Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered the victim (later identified as Elijah Hatcher, 15) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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WANTED: Quentez Thrasher

 Tuesday, December 17, 2024

***UPDATE***
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Quentez Thrasher was arrested and charged with Murder (FV) and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

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Arrest Made in Deadly Hit-and-Run Incident

 Friday, December 13, 2024

The Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad has made an arrest in the hit-and-run investigation that claimed the life of Patrick Nerber.

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CPD’s Fugitive Unit Conducts Warrant Roundup

 Thursday, December 12, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Columbus Police e Department’s Fugitive Unit successfully conducted a warrant roundup, resulting in the arrest of two individuals wanted on multiple charges. The operation targeted high-crime areas, underscoring our commitment to ensuring community safety.

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Express Food Mart Armed Robbery

 Wednesday, December 11, 2024

On November 22, 2024, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3700 block of Veterans Parkway (Express Food Mart) in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that an unknown Black male entered the store, brandished a firearm, and struck the store clerk with his fists. The suspect then took an undetermined amount of cash before leaving the scene.

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Columbus Police Department to Present Check to Special Olympics Georgia

 Monday, December 9, 2024

The Columbus Police Department will present a check to Special Olympics Georgia. The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 10 a.m., will take place at Rally Point Harley-Davidson (3230 Williams Road).

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WANTED: Quentez Thrasher

 Thursday, December 5, 2024

On December 5, 2024 at 1:18 a.m., Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 7300 block of Sorrel Court in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Sonny Chambers) deceased from gunshot wounds.

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Homicide by Vehicle Arrest

 Monday, December 2, 2024

On November 11, 2024 at 4:33 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the area of Macon Road and Reese Road in reference to a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a moped. The moped operator, later identified as Edith Opry, 57, was transported to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

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Narcotics Seized in Drug Bust, Two Arrested

 Wednesday, November 27, 2024

On November 24, 2024, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 3800 block of Gurley Drive, uncovering a methamphetamine distribution operation.

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One Killed, Another Injured in Canaan Drive Shooting

 Wednesday, November 27, 2024

On Wednesday, November 27, 2024 around 12:35am, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 8300 block of Canaan Drive concerning a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered two people with gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and determined that one of the victims (later identified as J’Mauri Taylor, 18) was deceased.

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