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Investigation Leads to Seizure of Drugs, Weapons

 Friday, June 28, 2024

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit and S.W.A.T. Teams executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Central Circle.

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CPD to Dedicate Real-Time Crime Center in Honor of Late Retired Sgt. Randolph "Randy" Kiel

 Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Columbus Police Department will host a dedication ceremony for the Real-Time Crime Center in honor of the late retired Sgt. Randolph "Randy" Kiel.

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Drugs and Weapons Seized in Joint Operation

 Tuesday, June 18, 2024

On Monday, June 17, 2024, The Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), executed search warrants at three residences associated with Clayton Smith, 31.

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Arrests in Death of Zahmere Greene

 Thursday, June 13, 2024

On May 29, 2024 at 2:22 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a body floating in water near the fields behind Howe Avenue at the dead end of Ormand Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Zahmere Greene, 15, floating in a retention pond.

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Jeremy Hobbs Arrested

 Wednesday, June 12, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., following a months-long investigation, the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4200 block of 16th Avenue. Jeremy Hobbs, 49, was taken into custody without incident.

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