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CPD OFFICER EXPOSED TO POSSIBLE FENTANYL

 Saturday, May 6, 2023

On Friday, May 5, 2023, Columbus Police Officers responded to a vehicle accident on Airport Thruway and Whitesville Road. During the investigation, officers noticed the driver appeared to be impaired. While one of the officers transported the driver to the hospital, the other officer began to search and inventory the vehicle in preparation for it to be towed.

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PURSUIT ENDS WITH STANDOFF, ARREST

 Saturday, May 6, 2023

On Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6:37 p.m., Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol initiated a pursuit on a vehicle that was driving erratically and failed to stop. The pursuit ended in the 6300 block of Boby Court when the driver, later identified as Darien Foster, ran into his home.

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CPD TO HOST 40TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA

 Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Columbus Police Department will host the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Georgia on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The run will begin at the Public Safety Building (510 E. 10th Street). Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the opening ceremony begins at 9 a.m. You do not have to be a law enforcement officer to participate in this event all are welcome!

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CPD TO PARTICIPATE IN GEORGIA CITIES WEEK 2023

 Monday, April 24, 2023

The Columbus Consolidated Government announced the city will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” April 23-29, 2023. It’s part of an ongoing effort, and statewide initiative, to raise public awareness about cities’ services and educate the public on how city government works. There will be a variety of events in Columbus to celebrate Georgia Cities Week. The Columbus Police Department would like to personally invite you to two of those events.

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MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

 Friday, April 21, 2023

On Friday, April 21, 2023, several members of the Columbus Police Department volunteered to work on their off day to aid in crime reduction and suppression. The officers were tasked with patrolling areas that have experienced a rise in criminal activity and citizen complaints. One of those areas is the Woodruff Road Soccer Complex.

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MAN FOUND DECEASED ON 10TH STREET

 Friday, April 21, 2023

On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6:44 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2900 block of 10th Street concerning a deceased person. Upon arrival, officers found a male (later identified as Jeffery Dillon, 54) lying on the ground next to a truck.

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MOTEL 6 SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED IN TENNESSEE

 Thursday, April 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, U.S. Marshals located and arrested Jerimiah Walker in Memphis, Tennessee. He is suspected of shooting and killing Michael Carter, Sr., Michael Carter, Jr., and Tonya Carter. A 4-year-old was also injured in that shooting.

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MOTORCYCLIST DIES FROM INJURIES, WOMAN ARRESTED

 Tuesday, April 11, 2023

On March 15, 2023, Columbus Police Officers responded to the area of Lee St. and 28th Ave. concerning a vehicle vs.
motorcycle crash. The motorcyclist, Phillip Damren, 68, was transported to the hospital and later died as a result of his
injuries.

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MAN KILLED, ANOTHER INJURED IN BUENA VISTA RD. SHOOTING

 Sunday, April 9, 2023

On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 3:32 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4900 block of Buena Vista Road concerning a shooting. Responding officers found a Black male (later identified as Dale Williams, 39) lying in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds.

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TWO ARRESTED IN BELVEDERE PARK ARMED ROBBERY

 Wednesday, April 5, 2023

On Monday, April 03, 2023, at approximately 2056 hours, members of the Columbus Police Department Patrol Division responded to an Armed Robbery call that occurred in the 800 block area of Wilder Drive (Belvedere Park). Police investigation revealed that a group of male juveniles were playing basketball, when two of the juveniles were robbed at gun point by two other juveniles who had been playing with them.

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