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Murder of Derrick Jordan

 Friday, May 31, 2024

On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:19 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 300 block of 12th Street in reference to a person down. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Derrick Jordan, 39) lying in the road suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Childcare Network Child Abuse Arrest

 Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Columbus Police Department has arrested Pamela Marie Cook, 61, following allegations of abuse at Childcare
Network (3009 University Avenue). The arrest comes after a thorough investigation led by the Special Victims Unit.

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Navy Federal Credit Union Employee Arrested in Fraud Investigation

 Wednesday, May 29, 2024

In February 2024, the Columbus Police Department initiated a fraud investigation involving Steven Verrett, a Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) employee. Verrett used legitimate customers at his desk as cover while he deposited counterfeit checks, opened fraudulent vehicle loans, and funneled the money to himself and several other co-conspirators.

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Search Warrant Uncovers Animal Cruelty, Drugs, Firearm, and Stolen Vehicle

 Wednesday, May 29, 2024

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:57 a.m., the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of Chesterfield Avenue following a tip about several dogs being chained outside without proper shelter or access to water.

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UPDATE: TEEN KILLED IN DOUBLE CHURCHES ROAD SHOOTING

 Friday, May 24, 2024

The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the surveillance images. He is wanted for questioning in the murder of Dayton Willis, 16.

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Incident at Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center

 Wednesday, May 22, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:54 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a dispute at Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center, which also serves as a voting precinct.

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Two Killed in Milgen Road Shooting

 Monday, May 20, 2024

On Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 6:48 p.m., Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Milgen Road (The Lowell Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black female (later identified as Kayla Jenkins, 23) lying outside suffering from gunshot wounds. A Black male (later identified as Deandre Jones, 27) was discovered inside one of the units suffering from a gunshot wound(s).

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Murder of Raquise Walls

 Friday, May 17, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:11 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 3700 block of Cusseta Road (Avalon Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a Black male (later identified as Raquise Walls, 20) suffering from a gunshot wound.

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False Social Media Post Regarding Found Child

 Friday, May 17, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024 around 1:40 p.m., the Columbus Police Department’s Special Victims’ Unit (SVU) received a
tip from a concerned citizen regarding a posting on a local Facebook group about a found child. The posting included two images of the child. Upon investigation, SVU determined that the images were obtained from previous articles found on the internet.

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MAN ARRESTED IN MURDER OF JAKESA JOSEY

 Friday, May 17, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024 probable cause was established to charge Tobias Gibson in the death of Jakesa Josey.

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