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August 2023 Commercial Burglary Detail

 Friday, September 1, 2023

In a determined effort to combat a surge in business burglaries in our community, the Columbus Police Department initiated a 5-day targeted operation in August 2023. This operation has yielded significant results, with 18 arrests, 35 citations issued, and the recovery of 7 firearms.

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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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