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Columbus Police Dept. Partners with RedSpeed, Muscogee County School District to Enhance School Zone Safety

 Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is proud to collaborate with RedSpeed and the Muscogee County School District to implement a comprehensive School Zone Safety Program, marking a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of students and pedestrians. This program is designed to combat the pressing issue of speeding in school zones.

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Columbus Police Department to Host National Night Out 2024

 Friday, July 26, 2024

Join us for an evening of fun, unity, and meaningful connections as the Columbus Police Department hosts National
Night Out 2024 on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

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Murder of Evan D. Garner

 Friday, July 26, 2024

On July 25, 2024 at 10:46 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Parkhill Drive in
reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a White male (later identified as Evan Garner, 38) with no signs
of life

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WANTED: DOUBLE CHURCHES ROAD MURDER SUSPECT

 Thursday, July 18, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Andrew Crowell, 20, who is wanted in
connection with a homicide that occurred on August 31, 2023.

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Third Arrest Made in Ongoing Navy Federal Credit Union Fraud Investigation

 Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The Columbus Police Department has arrested Curtis Davis, 40, in connection with an ongoing investigation into fraudulent activities at Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU).

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Investigation of Apparent Murder-Suicide

 Saturday, July 13, 2024

On Friday, July 12, 2024 around 6:40 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence
in the 1100 block of Richland Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered two deceased individuals at the scene.

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UPDATE: Pregnant woman, fetus killed in stabbing

 Tuesday, July 9, 2024

On July 5, 2024, at 1:48 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 100 block of 20th Avenue (E. Canty Homes) in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female (later identified as Chasity Dean, 20) suffering from a stab wound. Kyle Dean was taken into custody in Lee County, AL. He has been extradited to Columbus, GA.

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UPDATE: Shirley B. Winston Incident

 Monday, July 8, 2024

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, Noah Harley was arrested and charged with Possession of a Deadly Weapon at a Public Gathering. He was identified as being in possession of a rifle at Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center on May 21, 2024 during which time the facility was being used as a voting precinct.

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Co-Conspirator Arrested in Navy Federal Credit Union Fraud Investigation

 Monday, July 8, 2024

A second arrest has been made in the ongoing fraud investigation at Navy Federal Credit Union. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, arrest warrants were issued for Demetrius Redding, 46. Redding, with the help of Steven Verrett (a former bank employee who was previously arrested), deposited four stolen checks totaling $480,142.91 in various accounts.

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One Killed, Two Injured in Broadway Shooting

 Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of July 7, 2024, at a parking garage in the 1000 block of Broadway.

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