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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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NEWS RELEASE: OFFICER, CITIZEN ATTACKED BY RACCOON

 Monday, December 12, 2022

On Saturday, December 10, 2022, a Columbus Police Officer responded to the area of St. Elmo Drive in reference to a female that had been attacked and injured by a raccoon. While assisting the injured female, the officer was also attacked and injured by the raccoon.

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NEWS RELEASE: VICTORY DRIVE HIT & RUN

 Tuesday, December 6, 2022

On December 5, 2022 at 6:11 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1800 block of Victory Drive after reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found a female (later identified as Tomisha Hayes, 28) lying in the middle of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene.

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