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Belvedere Park Murder Investigation

 Sunday, February 25, 2024

On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 1:41 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Parkview Drive (Belvedere Park) concerning a person who had been shot.

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Former Officer Arrested in 2020 Sexual Assault Investigation

 Friday, February 23, 2024

In August 2020, the Columbus Police Department began an investigation into reports of sexual assaults against a minor. Following the recent recovery of new evidence by investigators, warrants were obtained on February 21, 2024 for the arrest of Corey Brand.

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Columbus Police Department Successfully Executes Warrant Roundup

 Wednesday, February 21, 2024

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Columbus Police Department's Fugitive Unit conducted a warrant roundup, targeting individuals with outstanding warrants in the Columbus area. Approximately 22 individuals were sought throughout the city, with a focused effort on apprehending those wanted for various offenses. During the operation, which involved searches within high-crime areas, officers from various specialized units worked in coordination to locate and apprehend the wanted individuals.

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Columbus Police Department Launches Community Connect Program

 Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Columbus Police Department announces the official launch of its latest public safety initiative – a Real Time Crime
Center in the Cloud platform designed to provide critical and actionable information that speeds up investigations and
emergency response to critical situations and keeps residents and businesses safer.

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Case Closed: Murder of Ronisha Anderson and Juantonja Richmond

 Monday, February 12, 2024

A double murder case from March of 2023 in south Columbus has been solved. No arrests will be made, nor will there
be a prosecution due to the suspect being deceased.

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Temporary Road Closure on 12th Street for Funeral Procession of GA State Representative Richard Smith

 Friday, February 2, 2024

In honor of the late Georgia State Representative Richard Smith, a funeral procession is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2024. To facilitate this event, a temporary road closure will be in effect on 12th Street, spanning from Veterans Parkway to 2nd Avenue, from 4 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Juvenile Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

 Thursday, February 1, 2024

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:14 p.m., Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to Piedmont Columbus Regional concerning a person who arrived at the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite several attempts of resuscitation, the victim (later identified as Timothy Holloway, Jr., 16) succumbed to his injuries.

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Murder Suspect Arrested in Ft. Benning Rd. Murder

 Friday, January 26, 2024

On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:05 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Fort Benning Road. Responding officers located a Black male (later identified as William Brown, 39) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Scam

 Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Columbus Police Department wants to warn the community about an escalating impersonator scam. Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers from the Columbus Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies.

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WANTED: Rwanda Hill

 Wednesday, January 24, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 3:13 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 900 block of Fleming Avenue concerning a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Lacoya Whittlesey, 48) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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