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Man Killed in Hearthstone Drive Shooting, Suspect Arrested

 Wednesday, July 16, 2025

On July 3, 2025, at approximately 4:27 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 4800 block of Hearthstone Drive. Upon arrival, they located a male (later identified as Jaques Banks, 21) deceased in the front yard.

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Statement from the Columbus Police Department Regarding Incident on Broadway

 Monday, July 7, 2025

On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Columbus Police Officers observed multiple fireworks—including large mortar-style fireworks and Roman candles—being discharged directly toward families and patrons dining outside at a restaurant on Broadway.

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Welfare Check Leads to Murder Investigation, Suspect Arrested

 Sunday, July 6, 2025

On Saturday, July 6, 2025, around 5: 27 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 400 block of 20th Avenue in reference to a welfare check. Responding officers discovered a female (later identified as Mozelle Barbee, 53) deceased from a gunshot wound.

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Man Killed in Reese Road Shooting, Suspect Arrested

 Sunday, July 6, 2025

On Saturday, July 5, 2025 around 12:15 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of Reese Road in
reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a male (later identified as Donnie Hand, 51) deceased from a
gunshot wound.

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Arrest Made in 2024 Murder of Daryus Bryant

 Sunday, July 6, 2025

The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest in the April 2024 shooting that claimed the life of Daryus Bryant, 17, and injured another person. Zion Horton was recently taken into custody in Coweta County and transported to Columbus on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

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Two Indicted Following Joint Drug Investigation

 Tuesday, June 24, 2025

A joint investigation between the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has led to federal charges against two individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Columbus area.

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Columbus Police Seeking Assistance Locating Wanted Individual

 Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Timothy Thomas Reeves, 20, who is currently wanted on multiple charges. Reeves is described as a white male, approximately 5’3” tall, weighing 125 lbs, with tattoos on his face and body.

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Columbus Police Department Wraps Up 30-Day Operation Overlook

 Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Columbus Police Department has concluded Operation Overlook, a 30-day initiative that began on May 13, 2025. The operation focused on reducing crime and increasing law enforcement presence during the early weeks of summer break, a time when criminal activity typically increases.

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Columbus Prepares for Busy Weekend, Including Planned Protests

 Thursday, June 12, 2025

This weekend, Columbus, GA is preparing for several major events in the Uptown area, including the Miss Georgia Pageant at the RiverCenter, the Military Ball at the Trade Center, and our popular Market Days on Broadway.

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Columbus Man Sentenced to Prison in Multi-Million Dollar “Card Cracking” Scheme

 Thursday, June 12, 2025

A Columbus man at the center of a nationwide fraud operation has been sentenced to prison following an investigation that began several years ago and targeted one of the city’s largest check fraud schemes to date.

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