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Search for Witnesses in January 18th Drive-Thru Shooting

 Wednesday, February 26, 2025

***UPDATE*** The suspect in the January 18, 2025, shooting has been identified as Jaymar Davis, 21.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: CPD to Hold Press Conference on Operation D.I.R.E.C.T. Pressure

 Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Columbus Police Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia,

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CPD’s Chili Cookoff Win Leads to Donation for Local Organization

 Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Rally Point Harley-Davidson will present a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Rally Point Harley-Davidson (3230 Williams Road).

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Search for Witnesses in January 18th Drive-Thru Shooting

 Saturday, February 15, 2025

The Columbus Police Department is urging witnesses to come forward following a shooting that happened on January 18, 2025, around 10:50 p.m. in the drive-thru of McDonald’s (4121 Buena Vista Road).

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Keith Lowe Arrested

 Monday, February 10, 2025

On January 24, 2025, around 3:30 a.m., Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a report of a missing person.

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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

 Thursday, February 6, 2025

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred in the area of 42nd Street and Lakewood Drive. Around 1:18 a.m., officers responded to a reported domestic dispute.

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Suspect Arrested in Child Exploitation Case

 Monday, February 3, 2025

On January 5, 2025, the Columbus Police Department began investigating a report of inappropriate sexual communication between a juvenile female and an adult male.

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Wynnton Road Shooting Investigation

 Friday, January 24, 2025

Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Wynnton Road regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Cory Bell, 48, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Buena Vista Road Death Investigation

 Friday, January 24, 2025

On January 24, 2025 at 5:25 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 6500 block of Buena Vista Road regarding the discovery of a deceased individual. Upon arrival, officers found a Black male (later identified as Rashod Barrett, 17) deceased from a gunshot wound.

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Calls for Service During Winter Storm

 Thursday, January 23, 2025

Over the past few days, Columbus, GA has faced a winter storm that brought hazardous road conditions, including ice patches in some areas. The Columbus Police Department has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of our community during these challenging conditions.

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