Parents Arrested in Infant Death Investigation
Thursday, March 20, 2025
On March 2, 2025, around 12:45 p.m., the Columbus Police Department received a report of an infant who was not breathing. The child was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.
Teen Killed in Gazebo Way Shooting
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
In June 2024, Aquiles Saunders was identified as a suspect in the shooting death of Bobby Lyons, leading to a Murder warrant for his arrest
Statement on Grand Jury Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Columbus Police Department acknowledges and respects the decision of the grand jury regarding the officer involved shooting of Jermaine Hernandez on February 7, 2024.
Shell Gas Station Armed Robbery Investigation
Friday, March 14, 2025
On March 12, 2025 around 11:25 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station located at 2218 Victory Drive.
Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help in 2002 Missing Person Case
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Columbus Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Wanda Jean Perkins, who was reported missing nearly 23 years ago.
Trask Drive Shooting Suspect Taken Into Custody
Monday, March 10, 2025
***UPDATE 3/10/2025***
On March 6, 2025, Marc Whatley was taken into custody and charged with the following:
• Aggravated Assault
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
• Home Invasion
• Theft by Receiving Stolen Property
Columbus Police Department Launches First-Ever Podcast, Beyond the Badge
Monday, March 10, 2025
The Columbus Police Department is launching its first-ever podcast, Beyond the Badge, a new platform designed to connect the community with the officers and personnel who serve Columbus, GA.
Columbus Police Department to Host Inaugural Cadet Appreciation Day
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
The Columbus Police Department (CPD) will hold its first Cadet Appreciation Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12 p.m., to recognize the hard work and dedication of its cadets.
Columbus Police Department Announces Results of Operation D.I.R.E.C.T. Pressure
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Columbus Police Department (CPD), in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Muscogee County District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, has successfully completed Operation D.I.R.E.C.T. Pressure (Data Initiated Response to Elevated Crime Trends).
MEDIA ADVISORY: CPD to Hold Press Conference on Operation D.I.R.E.C.T. Pressure
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Columbus Police Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia,