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Thursday, June 04, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is sharing the results of enforcement efforts conducted in Uptown Columbus between May 29-31, 2026.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is aware of ongoing issues involving groups of unsupervised minors gathering in Uptown and other business areas across the city during evening hours. Officers and business owners have seen ongoing incidents involving disruptive behavior, trespassing, fights, and social media-driven disturbances inside businesses. In several cases, businesses have closed early because of the disruptions.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is advising motorists that school zone speed enforcement will be active during the Muscogee County School District summer school sessions from June 2-25, 2026.
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit completed another active month of warrant enforcement in April 2026, resulting in a total of 45 arrests of individuals with outstanding warrants.
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1000 block of Kirkland Drive.
Friday, May 08, 2026
On May 7, 2026 around 5:20 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4400 block of Merrywood Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Dean Hill, 30) suffering from a gunshot wound.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, members of the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol, concluded a narcotics investigation resulting in the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of two individuals.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, members of the Columbus Police Department Special Operations Unit, along with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division at Fort Benning, executed a search warrant at BABA Smoke Shop (2111 Manchester Expressway). The search warrant was the result of an investigation initiated after receiving complaints about suspected illegal activity.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit has arrested six individuals connected to a series of air conditioning unit thefts impacting businesses, churches, and residences across the city.
Monday, April 13, 2026
The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the Special Operations Unit and the United States Marshals Service, conducted targeted operations throughout March 2026, resulting in the arrest of 44 individuals with outstanding warrants.