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Arrest of 19-Year-Old in Deadly Car Crash

 Friday, September 1, 2023

On July 12, 2023 around 1:20 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the intersection of Amber Drive and Valleybrook Road in reference to a car crash with injuries. Further investigation revealed a 2014 BMW 535i, driven by Zandarius Brooks, 19, was traveling at a high rate of speed going west on Valleybrook Road towards the intersection with Amber Drive.

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Teen Killed in Double Churches Road Shooting

 Thursday, August 31, 2023

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Columbus Police officers responded to the 2300 block of Double Churches Road in front of the ballfield concerning a person shot. Responding officers found a white male (later identified as Dayton Willis, 16) deceased with gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and could not resuscitate the victim.

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Man Stabbed to Death, Woman Arrested

 Monday, August 28, 2023

On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 11:16 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 100 block of 31st Avenue in reference to a stabbing. Responding officers discovered a male victim (later identified as Brandon Tells, 23) had been transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional by private vehicle. Patrol officers responded to the hospital and learned the victim had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:45 p.m. by an ER doctor.

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Man Shot and Killed on Colorado Street

 Saturday, August 26, 2023

On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:09 a.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 2900 block of Colorado Street concerning a person down. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Delarance Jones) who had been shot. EMS arrived and could not resuscitate him.

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Man Killed in Shooting on King Street

 Thursday, August 17, 2023

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 around 10:36 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 2900 block of King Street. Upon arrival, they found a Black male (later identified as Joseph Kimble, 40) suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Join Today. Protect Tomorrow: CPD to Host Hiring Event August 19, 2023

 Monday, August 14, 2023

The Columbus Police Department is excited to announce a dynamic hiring event scheduled for Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We invite motivated individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on their community to attend this event.

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Police Looking to Identify, Arrest Shooting Suspect

 Wednesday, August 2, 2023

On July 26, 2023, Columbus Police officers responded to the 2500 block of Airport Thruway (Circle K) in reference to a shooting. Investigators in the Violent Crimes Unit are now seeking the identification of the suspect.

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Wedel Drive Murder Suspect in Custody

 Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Gregory Wharton, Jr. is in police custody. He is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

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Woman Killed in Wedel Drive Stabbing, Police Search for Suspect

 Tuesday, July 25, 2023

On Monday, July 24, 2023 around 5:55 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 7200 block of Wedel Drive in reference to an assault. Responding officers found a deceased female (later identified as Lystra Lewis, 77) inside of the residence with stab wounds. A dog was also found deceased from a stab wound inside the residence.

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Columbus Police Department to Host National Night Out 2023

 Friday, July 21, 2023

The Columbus Police Department will be hosting National Night Out 2023 on Tuesday, August 1st, bringing the community together for an evening of fun, camaraderie, and meaningful connections.

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