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Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Marijuana Grow Operation

 Tuesday, January 7, 2025

On January 5, 2025, Columbus Police Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Illges Road and Carver Street,
resulting in the discovery of an illegal marijuana grow operation.

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Columbus Police Department Mourns the Passing of Former Police Chief Jim Wetherington

 Monday, January 6, 2025

The Columbus Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Police Chief Jim Wetherington, who passed away earlier today.

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Arrest Made in April 2024 Murder Investigation

 Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that happened earlier this year in the 3100 block of Victory Drive.

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Woman Charged with Murder in Stabbing Investigation

 Friday, December 27, 2024

On December 3, 2024 around 4:40 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3900 block of Trask Drive in reference to a stabbing. Responding officers located the victim (Nigel Holmes, 33) suffering from a stab wound.

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9-Year-Old Killed in Floyd Road Shooting

 Sunday, December 22, 2024

On December 22, 2024 at 8:36 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Floyd Road in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a young Black male (later identified as Lakeith Livingston, 9) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Celia Drive Murder Investigation

 Thursday, December 19, 2024

***UPDATE***
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, Jeremiah West was arrested and charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm
During the Commission of a Crime. He is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday,
December 23, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

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Celia Drive Murder Investigation

 Wednesday, December 18, 2024

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:20 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of Celia Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered the victim (later identified as Elijah Hatcher, 15) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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WANTED: Quentez Thrasher

 Tuesday, December 17, 2024

***UPDATE***
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Quentez Thrasher was arrested and charged with Murder (FV) and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

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Arrest Made in Deadly Hit-and-Run Incident

 Friday, December 13, 2024

The Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad has made an arrest in the hit-and-run investigation that claimed the life of Patrick Nerber.

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CPD’s Fugitive Unit Conducts Warrant Roundup

 Thursday, December 12, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Columbus Police e Department’s Fugitive Unit successfully conducted a warrant roundup, resulting in the arrest of two individuals wanted on multiple charges. The operation targeted high-crime areas, underscoring our commitment to ensuring community safety.

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