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Parents Arrested in Infant’s Death

 Thursday, November 14, 2024

On September 27, 2024, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4300 block of Rosemont Drive regarding a deceased 8-month-old infant. The Special Victims Unit was called to the scene to take lead on the investigation.

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Special Operations Execute Search Warrant, Leads to Gang and Drug Arrests

 Tuesday, November 5, 2024

On November 3, 2024, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4200 block of Roman Drive, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and criminal street gang activity. The operation targeted members of the Rollin 60’s Crips / DBH gang, a known criminal organization.

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E. Canty Homes Murder Investigation

 Thursday, October 31, 2024

***UPDATE***
On October 31, 2024, Dejahn Glenn, 28, was arrested in connection to the deadly shooting that claimed the life of Sekedra McCoy. Glenn is charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

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Homicide by Vehicle Arrest

 Wednesday, October 30, 2024

On September 20, 2024, at 9:26 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the area of 5th Avenue and 20th Street in reference to a hit and run involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. One pedestrian, later identified as Robert Norman, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other pedestrian suffered injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.

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Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Arrest

 Wednesday, October 30, 2024

On October 27, 2024, at 1:29 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the area of Victory Drive near Benning Road concerning a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle that left the scene. The pedestrian, later identified as Anthony Hughley, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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WANTED: Jerry Allen, 57

 Monday, October 28, 2024

On Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:40 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a stabbing in the 200 block of 12th
Street (Ralston Tower). Upon arrival, officers discovered the male victim suffering from a stab/puncture wound.

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Columbus Sees Significant Crime Reduction in 2024

 Thursday, October 24, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is pleased to announce a notable drop in several major crime categories for the year-to-date period from January 1, 2024, to October 24, 2024. In addition to the reductions, the department is also achieving impressive clearance rates, outpacing national averages in multiple areas.

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Woman Murdered, Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

 Monday, October 21, 2024

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 7:10 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 6000 block of Flat Rock Road in
reference to a female who was found deceased in a ditch. Upon arrival, officers located the victim (later identified as
Shacoya Baker, 35) with multiple gunshot wounds.

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ARRESTED: Andrew Crowell

 Thursday, October 17, 2024

***UPDATE ***
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Andrew Crowell was arrested in Henry County, Georgia and extradited to Columbus,
Georgia. He is charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. Crowell is
scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

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ARRESTED: Jadarious Greene

 Tuesday, October 8, 2024

***UPDATE***
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Jadarious Greene was taken into custody by the U.S, Marshals’ Task Force. He is
scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8 a.m.

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