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Teen Killed in Watkins Drive Shooting

 Thursday, September 26, 2024

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, three additional arrests were made in the deadly shooting mentioned below. Gregory
Nelson, 17, Marquis Roberts, 17, and Demetrius Miles, 19, were arrested.

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CPD's Fugitive Unit Executes Warrant Roundup, Three Arrested

 Friday, September 20, 2024

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Columbus Police Department’s (CPD) Fugitive Unit successfully conducted a
warrant roundup, resulting in the arrest of three individuals wanted on multiple charges. The operation targeted high-crime areas, leading to the apprehension of dangerous fugitives and the clearance of numerous outstanding warrant

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Teen Killed in Watkins Drive Shooting

 Friday, September 20, 2024

***UPDATE 9/20/2024***On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Roannil Clanton was taken into custody. He is charged with Murder in the shooting
that claimed the life of Earkavion Lee, 15. He will also be charged with six (6) counts of Aggravated Assault. Clanton is
scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 8 a.m.

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Murder of Dennie Henderson

 Thursday, September 19, 2024

***Update 9/19/2024***
On September 17, 2024, Patrick Montgomery, Jr., 17, and Dereon Montgomery, 16, were arrested in Lee County,
Alabama. On September 18, 2024, the two were extradited to Columbus, GA. Both are scheduled to appear in Recorder’s
Court on September 20, 2024 at 8 a.m.

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Multiple Burglaries at 101 Vape Shop

 Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries at the 101 Vape Shop located at 3201 Macon
Road. The business has been targeted four times this month. Each incident has resulted in property damage and stolen
merchandise.

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