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Schaul Street Shooting

 Monday, March 18, 2024

On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1:49 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2500 block of Schaul Street concerning a shooting.

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Arrest of Scott and Jada Sartin

 Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Scott Sartin and Jada Sartin were arrested on March 7, 2024 in regards to the abuse their two-month-old twins suffered, resulting in them being transferred to a nearby Children's Hospital. Both parents received 6 separate charges of Family Violence.

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Arrest of Sheran Rhodes

 Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sheran Rhodes was arrested on March 12, 2024 on 3 separate counts of Cruelty to Children.

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Arrest of James Walter Smith

 Tuesday, March 12, 2024

An arrest has been made in the hit and run pedestrian death involving Seadrina Cooks that occurred on January 6, 2024 at the intersection of Cussetta Road and Old Cussetta Road.

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Join Today. Protect Tomorrow: CPD To Host Hiring Event March 16, 2024

 Monday, March 11, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is set to host a hiring event on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We invite motivated individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on their community to attend this event.

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CPD Investigators Looking For Murder and Robbery Suspects

 Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is urgently seeking two additional suspects in the January 8, 2024 murder of William Brown, 39 on Fort Benning Road.

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CPD To Host 10th Annual Pastor's Academy

 Friday, March 1, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is pleased to announce the upcoming Pastor's Academy scheduled for April 2024.

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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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