On April 2, 2026 at 11:50 p.m., Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of Victory Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Calvin Mitchell, 37) suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS responded to the scene and transported him to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he died from his injuries.

Dwayne Quarles, 50, has been taken into custody in connection to the death of Calvin Mitchell. Quarles is charged with Murder, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The arrest was a coordinated effort between CPD’s Violent Crimes Unit and SWAT Team.

On March 11, 2026, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2900 block of 10th Street. During the search, investigators recovered illegal narcotics, two stolen firearms, and U.S. currency.

The Columbus Police Department will join Rally Point Harley-Davidson for two charitable check presentations on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Rally Point Harley-Davidson (3230 Williams Road). 

The Columbus Police Department has arrested two of its officers, Ulises Hernandez and Leonard Forsyth, in separate and unrelated incidents involving allegations of crimes against children.

The Columbus Police Department congratulates Sgt. Katina Williams on being named WRBL News 3’s 2026 Remarkable Woman, an honor recognizing women who make a lasting difference in their communities through service and leadership.

Over the past several weeks, the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit investigated a series of vehicle break-ins in the Schomburg Road area. The investigation identified Trevian Hipp, 22, as the suspect.

***UPDATE*** Probable cause was established to obtain warrants for Kevawn Davenport, 22, in connection with the death of Lexus Antrom. On February 12, 2026, detectives served the warrants on Davenport while he remains hospitalized and receiving treatment for his injuries.

On February 12, 2026 at 4:03 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4500 block of Gardiner Drive in reference to a shooting.