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Columbus Police Department to Host K9 Swearing-In Ceremony

 Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Columbus Police Department will hold a special ceremony on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Public Safety Center (510 10th Street) to officially swear in its four newest K9 officers. This milestone marks the largest K9 Unit in CPD history and the first time the department has had full-service K9s, trained in narcotics detection, explosive detection, tracking, and apprehension.

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Macon Road Murder Investigation

 Wednesday, August 20, 2025

On August 19, 2025, around 4:46 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Macon Road in reference to a person down. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Edwin Grier, 66) who was unresponsive and bleeding from the head.

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Stolen Classic Car Recovered, Two Arrested

 Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit has recovered a stolen 1973 Nissan Datsun 240SX and arrested two suspects following an investigation that led officers to Marietta. On July 23, 2025, the vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on 17th Avenue. The car held sentimental value to the victim, as it once belonged to his late father.

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CPD’s Property Crimes Unit Arrests 19 People in July, Filing 56 Charges

 Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Between July 1 and July 31, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit arrested 19 people and filed a total of 56 charges. The arrests covered a wide range of cases, including stolen vehicles, burglaries, shoplifting, fraud, and exploitation of the elderly.

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Warm Springs Road Death Investigation

 Tuesday, August 12, 2025

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Warm Springs Road (The Lakes Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive Black male (later identified as Martavis McKinnie, 28) lying on the ground.

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Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest on Drug and Firearm Charges

 Saturday, August 9, 2025

A months-long joint investigation between the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has resulted in the arrest of Joshua Alexander, 34, on multiple drug and firearm-related charges.

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Search for Parking Lot Shooting Suspects

 Friday, August 1, 2025

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3400 block of Macon Road in reference to an assault involving gunfire.

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One Killed, Another Injured in Juniper Avenue Shooting

 Friday, August 1, 2025

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Juniper Avenue. Upon arrival, two female victims were located with gunshot wounds—one at the scene and another inside a vehicle on nearby Japonica Drive.

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Four Suspects Charged in March Homicide

 Thursday, July 31, 2025

On March 29, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Curtis Street in reference to an individual who had been assaulted. Responding officers discovered a male (later identified as Topher MacQuire, 53) conscious and complaining of chest pain.

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Speed Camera Enforcement Begins August 4th in Muscogee County School Zones

 Monday, July 28, 2025

Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, all school zones in the Muscogee County School District with active speed enforcement cameras will begin issuing citations. Warnings will no longer be given in the 20 active school zones.

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