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Woman Murdered, Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

 Monday, October 21, 2024

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 7:10 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 6000 block of Flat Rock Road in
reference to a female who was found deceased in a ditch. Upon arrival, officers located the victim (later identified as
Shacoya Baker, 35) with multiple gunshot wounds.

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ARRESTED: Andrew Crowell

 Thursday, October 17, 2024

***UPDATE ***
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Andrew Crowell was arrested in Henry County, Georgia and extradited to Columbus,
Georgia. He is charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. Crowell is
scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

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ARRESTED: Jadarious Greene

 Tuesday, October 8, 2024

***UPDATE***
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Jadarious Greene was taken into custody by the U.S, Marshals’ Task Force. He is
scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8 a.m.

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5th Annual River City Motorcycle Rodeo Gears Up for a Cause

 Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Columbus Police Department and Rally Point Harley-Davidson are excited to present the 5th Annual River City
Motorcycle Rodeo. This event will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Rally Point Harley-Davidson (3230 Williams Road).

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Columbus Police Department to Participate in 2024 National Faith & Blue Weekend

 Wednesday, October 2, 2024

National Faith & Blue Weekend, one of the largest police-community outreach events, returns for its fifth year.
Originating in Georgia, this national event includes activities across the country that unite law enforcement and residents
to foster connections, create mutual understanding, and promote justice and reconciliation. This year’s events will take
place from October 11-14, 2024.

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