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Man Killed in Hotel Shooting, Suspect Arrested

 Friday, July 7, 2023

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 8:58 p.m., members of the Columbus Police Department’s Patrol Unit were dispatched to the 3000 block of Victory Drive (Motel 6) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found James Mitchell, 47 lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mitchell was transported by EMS to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he succumbed to his injuries. A 19-year-old was arrested in connection to Mitchell's death.

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CPD Teams Up with Multiple Agencies for “Operation Honey Badger”

 Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit organized and conducted “Operation Honey Badger.” The operation was comprised of 8 details during the month of June. During that period, Columbus Police officers and members from partner agencies saturated the four most violent zones in the city to locate and arrest individuals in possession of illegal firearms.

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Columbus Police Department to Present Donation to Local Youth Softball Team

 Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The Columbus Police Department is pleased to announce an upcoming check presentation to the Pioneer Little League Major Girls All-Stars softball team. The check presentation will take place Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the front lobby of the Public Safety Building (510 10th Street).

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Man Sentenced for Aggravated Child Molestation

 Wednesday, June 21, 2023

In January 2021, investigators with the Columbus Police Department began looking into a delayed report of child sexual abuse against a victim who was 11 years old when the crimes occurred. During a recorded interview with investigators, Derrick Tyson, 44, confessed to the reported abuse.

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MAN KILLED IN WEDGEFIELD COURT SHOOTING

 Friday, June 16, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023 around 9:10 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 2500 block of Wedgefield Court in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found a deceased male (later identified as Deyon Wade, 22) lying in the road with a gunshot wound.

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Columbus Police Department Receives $1.65 Million Grant

 Monday, June 12, 2023

The Columbus Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $1.65 million through the “Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant.” Governor Brian Kemp made the announcement Thursday. The funds are part of 118 preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83.5 million statewide.

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MAN CONVICTED OF CHILD MOLESTATION, SENTENCED TO 60 YEARS IN PRISON

 Monday, June 12, 2023

In November 2021, investigators with the Columbus Police Department began looking into reports of child sexual abuse involving two children, ages 10 and 11. Probable cause was established to charge Carl Creech, 31, with three counts of Child Molestation.

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NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES ON SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023

 Thursday, June 8, 2023

The 2023 State GOP Convention will take place June 9-10, 2023 in Columbus, GA. There will be temporary road closures in the downtown area on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 8 a.m.-midnight due to the event. The closures are necessary to ensure the safety of participants and attendees.

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TEEN ARRESTED IN MURDER OF NATALIE BELL

 Tuesday, June 6, 2023

On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 2:15 p.m., members of the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, in partnership with the Muscogee County School District Police, arrested Jabori Baptiste, 15, in the death of Natalie Bell.

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Five Arrested in Shots Fired Investigation

 Friday, June 2, 2023

On Friday, June 2, 2023 around 12:15 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call in reference to shots fired at a residence on
Green Forest Drive. Columbus Police officers were assisting with serving a search warrant in the vicinity when they
heard the rapid amount of gunfire. While canvassing the area for injured people or property damage, officers
observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign and made an improper lane change. Officers conducted a traffic
stop on the vehicle on Stratford Drive and detained the five occupants.

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