Brookstone Boulevard Murder Investigation
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
***UPDATE*** On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Antanavious Butler, 26, was arrested in connection with the murder of Norman Lane. Our Violent Crimes Unit and Special Operations members took Butler into custody without incident.
One Killed, Another Injured in Juniper Avenue Shooting
Friday, October 03, 2025
***UPDATE*** On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit obtained warrants for three suspects in the Juniper Avenue shooting.
CPD’s Property Crimes Arrests for September 2025
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit continues to aggressively investigate and address crimes that directly impact our community’s quality of life. In September 2025 alone, investigators arrested 28 individuals on a combined 220 charges.
Two Arrests Made in Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center Murder Case
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
***UPDATE***
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, three additional suspects were arrested in connection with the death of Jacarie Charles. The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit took the following individuals into custody:
Columbus Police Department Announces Return of Operation Cops & Treats
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Columbus Police Department is excited to announce the return of Operation Cops & Treats, a safe and family - friendly Halloween event for the community. The event will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Public Safety Building (510 E 10th Street).
Columbus Police Investigating Shooting on Susan Lane
Thursday, September 25, 2025
***UPDATE*** On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Jontay Reynolds turned himself in to police. He is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
Columbus Police Department Participates in Multi-Jurisdictional ‘Operation No Escape’
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit joined forces with federal, state, and local partners during ‘Operation No Escape’, a six-week fugitive apprehension initiative that resulted in 177 arrests across Georgia.
Columbus Police Investigating Shooting on Susan Lane
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 6:43 p.m., Patrol Officers responded to the 1800 block of Susan Lane in reference to reports of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located several shell casings in the roadway but no victims.
Two Arrests Made in Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center Murder Case
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Columbus Police Department announces that two suspects have been charged in connection with the August 29, 2025, murder at Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center.
Two Arrests Made in Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center Murder Case
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Columbus Police Department announces that two suspects have been charged in connection with the August 29, 2025, murder at Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center.