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JOINT OPERATION TARGETING GANG ACTIVITY

 Friday, January 6, 2023

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), in conjunction with more than 100 State, Federal, and local partners conducted warrant service, 4th Amendment searches, parole searches, and field interviews with verified gang members primarily associated with known Street Gangs across the state between December 5-9, 2022. The Columbus Police Department and Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to carry out the operation in Columbus, GA during that 5-day period.

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ESCAPED ALABAMA INMATE CAPTURED IN COLUMBUS

 Thursday, January 5, 2023

On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 3:45 p.m., the Columbus Police Department was contacted by the Alabama Department of Corrections, requesting assistance capturing an inmate who had escaped from a work detail in Montgomery. The suspect had stolen a vehicle in the same jurisdiction from which he fled the work detail. A Columbus Patrol Officer located the stolen car in the parking lot of the Lucky Food Mart on Floyd Road.

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MURDER OF DEANDRE MEADOWS

 Thursday, January 5, 2023

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 around 6:25 p.m., Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Lawyers Lane in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they observed a black male (later identified as DeAndre Meadows, 23) in the driveway. Meadows had been shot and passed away as a result of his injuries.

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UPDATE: ARREST OF KIDNAPPING SUSPECT

 Thursday, January 5, 2023

On Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 12:15 p.m., a female taxi driver received a call to pickup a customer at a location on Armour Road. She picked up Saiveon Small, who asked to be dropped off at a location on Victory Drive. While in route, Small changed his mind and asked to be taken to the Mulberry Creek exit in Harris County instead.

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ARREST OF ROBERT HENDERSON

 Tuesday, January 3, 2023

On Monday, January 2, 2023, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3800 block of Miller Road in reference to a possible kidnapping. The investigation revealed that an unknown female appeared to be in danger and there was concern for her safety.

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ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY SHOPLIFTING SUSPECTS

 Saturday, December 31, 2022

The Columbus Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying three shoplifting suspects. The individuals, who were captured on surveillance camera, are wanted for shoplifting from Ulta Beauty on Whittlesey Boulevard twice in one week.

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NEWS RELEASE: OFFICER-INVOLVED CRASH

 Saturday, December 31, 2022

On December 31, 2022 at 5:45 a.m., a Columbus Police Department Patrol Officer driving a marked CPD vehicle was involved in a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. The incident happened northbound on Veterans Parkway near River Road.

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NEWS RELEASE: 29TH STREET MURDER INVESTIGATION

 Monday, December 26, 2022

On Saturday, December 24, 2022 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of 29th Street in reference to a person on the ground. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased male (later identified as Zayveion Walton) who had been shot.

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NEWS RELEASE: MURDER OF MARCUS SPELLERS

 Wednesday, December 21, 2022

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 around 10:20 a.m., Columbus Police Officers were called to Liberty Avenue in reference to a body on the ground. Upon arrival, officers discovered a black male (later identified as Marcus Spellers) suffering from gunshot wounds.

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NEWS RELEASE: CPD TO PRESENT CHECK TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA

 Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The Columbus Police Department will present a check to Special Olympics Georgia on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Rally Point Harley Davidson (3230 Williams Road). The check presentation is a culmination of the River City Motorcycle Rodeo fundraiser that the Columbus Police Department hosted last month in partnership with Rally Point Harley Davidson.

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