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Reward Available for Information on Joseph Delaney Kimble’s Murder

 Tuesday, July 2, 2024

We urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Joseph Kimble to contact Corporal Christy Edenfield at 706-987-7564 or via email at cedenfield@columbusga.org. A cash reward is available for any information leading to an arrest.

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Entering Auto Suspects in Custody

 Sunday, June 30, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:01 a.m., Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the Benning Hills area regarding two males breaking into vehicles.

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Investigation Leads to Seizure of Drugs, Weapons

 Friday, June 28, 2024

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit and S.W.A.T. Teams executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Central Circle.

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CPD to Dedicate Real-Time Crime Center in Honor of Late Retired Sgt. Randolph "Randy" Kiel

 Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Columbus Police Department will host a dedication ceremony for the Real-Time Crime Center in honor of the late retired Sgt. Randolph "Randy" Kiel.

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Drugs and Weapons Seized in Joint Operation

 Tuesday, June 18, 2024

On Monday, June 17, 2024, The Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), executed search warrants at three residences associated with Clayton Smith, 31.

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Arrests in Death of Zahmere Greene

 Thursday, June 13, 2024

On May 29, 2024 at 2:22 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a body floating in water near the fields behind Howe Avenue at the dead end of Ormand Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Zahmere Greene, 15, floating in a retention pond.

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Jeremy Hobbs Arrested

 Wednesday, June 12, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., following a months-long investigation, the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4200 block of 16th Avenue. Jeremy Hobbs, 49, was taken into custody without incident.

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UPDATE: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEE ARRESTED IN FRAUD INVESTIGATION

 Tuesday, June 4, 2024

On Monday, June 3, 2024, probable cause was established to add 14 additional felony charges against Steven Verrett - a former Navy Federal Credit Union employee.

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CPD and Partner Agencies Arrest Shooting, Theft Suspects

 Monday, June 3, 2024

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit traveled to the 2700 block of College Drive in Phenix City, AL after receiving a tip. While there, officers observed two individuals wanted in Columbus, GA on felony charges.

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Murder of Derrick Jordan

 Friday, May 31, 2024

On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:19 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 300 block of 12th Street in reference to a person down. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Derrick Jordan, 39) lying in the road suffering from a gunshot wound.

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