UPDATE * Cusseta Road Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
On May 6, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit located the Kia Soul used in the murder of
Chastin Hunter at a residence on Hawaii Way. A search warrant was executed at that location, and additional evidence
was seized.
Vineville Street Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
On May 6, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Vineville Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male (later identified as David Escobar, 17) suffering from a gunshot wound.
Cusseta Road Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Monday, May 05, 2025
On May 5, 2025, around 2:39 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3700 block of Cusseta Road in reference to a shooting.
Murder Investigation Underway Following Hit-and-Run Call
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
On April 28, 2025, around 5:28 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a hit and run in the 3000 block of Williams Road (Summit Pointe Apartments). A white SUV struck a parked vehicle before leaving the scene.
Suspect Arrested for Two Smoke Shop Robberies
Monday, April 28, 2025
A suspect is in custody following two separate robberies at local smoke shops. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Lakeshore Road (101 Smoke Shop) in reference to an armed robbery.
Deadly Shooting Investigation
Monday, April 28, 2025
***UPDATE*** Preliminary investigation revealed Calvin Johnson, 37, was the driver of the vehicle during the incident. On April 25, 2025, Johnson was taken into custody and charged with Murder (Party to a Crime).
Deadly Shooting Investigation
Friday, April 18, 2025
On April 11, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Rigdon Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, later identified as Jaylon Wesley, 20, lying in the middle of Colorado Street.
Columbus Police Department Completes 911 Center Modernization Project
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
The Columbus Police Department has completed major renovations to both its primary 911 Emergency Communications Center at Police Headquarters and its backup center at 3111 Citizens Way.
Crime Suppression Detail Leads to 26 Arrests, Firearms and Narcotics Seized
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Columbus Police Department conducted a multi-agency crime suppression detail targeting criminal activity within the city.
Columbus Police Department Renews Call for Witnesses in 2024 Shooting
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
The Columbus Police Department is renewing its call for information in the shooting death of Bryson Cochran, 17, which occurred last year. On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Tip Top Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound.