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Murder Suspect Arrested in Ft. Benning Rd. Murder

 Friday, January 26, 2024

On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:05 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Fort Benning Road. Responding officers located a Black male (later identified as William Brown, 39) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Scam

 Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Columbus Police Department wants to warn the community about an escalating impersonator scam. Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers from the Columbus Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies.

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WANTED: Rwanda Hill

 Wednesday, January 24, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 3:13 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 900 block of Fleming Avenue concerning a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Lacoya Whittlesey, 48) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Modified Weapons Seized, Two Suspects Arrested

 Tuesday, January 23, 2024

On Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:10 p.m., Columbus Police Officers observed a vehicle traveling recklessly in the area of Pierce Road and Northstar Drive. Officers observed four individuals exit the vehicle and attempt to evade arrest by fleeing on foot.

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CPD Seeks Public Assistance in Homicide Investigation

 Tuesday, January 23, 2024

On April 5, 2023 at 5:15 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a shooting incident in the 400 block of Old Buena Vista Road. Derek Bowden was found deceased in the apartment from a gunshot wound.

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Join Today. Protect Tomorrow: CPD to Host Hiring Event January 27, 2024

 Monday, January 22, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is set to host a hiring event on Saturday, January 27, 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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Wise Street Double Homicide Investigation

 Saturday, January 20, 2024

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 3:52 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of Wise Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered two Black males (later identified as Theodore Alexander, 34, and Troyverion Williams, 21) with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by EMS, both individuals could not be resuscitated and were pronounced deceased by Deputy Coroner Elizabeth Allison at 4:36 p.m.

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18-Year-Old Shot, Killed on Glenview Drive

 Friday, January 19, 2024

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, around 8:30 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5500 block of Glenview Drive concerning a deceased person who had been shot. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Derrick Jackson, 18) lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

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Arrest Made in Dollar General Shooting

 Friday, January 12, 2024

On February 14, 2022 around 3:30 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 900 block of Amber Drive (Dollar General) in reference to a shooting. Responding officers located a Black male (later identified as Gary Brown, 27) suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

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Former WTVM Employee Arrested for Theft by Deception

 Thursday, January 11, 2024

In October 2023, WTVM reported fraudulent activities by one of its former employees, Kimberly Johnson, who served as a marketing and advertising representative. The investigation uncovered several false advertisements created by Johnson for various businesses in the area.

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