Fraud and Theft Investigation Leads to Three Arrests
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Three people are facing multiple charges after an investigation by the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit uncovered fraudulent activity, drugs, and a stolen firearm.
Bay Avenue Shooting Investigation
Saturday, September 06, 2025
On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of Bay Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim (later identified as Kalielah Davis, 18) suffering from a gunshot wound.
Mother Arrested After Newborn Found in Dumpster
Friday, September 05, 2025
On September 2, 2025, around 6:30 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Victory Drive (Budgetel) after a newborn baby was discovered in a dumpster.
Murder Investigation at Shirley B Winston Park
Thursday, September 04, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Steam Mill Road (Shirley B. Winston Park) in reference to a shooting.
Statement on Baby Found in Dumpster
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
On September 2, 2025, around 6:30 p.m., a newborn baby boy was discovered in a dumpster behind the Budgetel in the 3100 block of Victory Drive. He was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where he remains in the NICU. Our Special Victims Unit is handling the investigation.
Arrest Made in MLK Blvd Shooting
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
On August 29, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1700 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in reference to a shooting.
Arrest Made in Northside Industrial Blvd. Shooting
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
On September 3, 2025, at approximately 6:16 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1600 block of Northside Industrial Blvd. In reference to shots being fired.
Columbus Police Department Conducts Underage Tobacco/Vape Operation
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit conducted an underage Tobacco/Vape Operation. As a result of the operation, seven individuals were arrested for selling tobacco or vape products to persons under the age of 21.
Stolen Classic Car Recovered, Two Arrested
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit has recovered a stolen 1973 Nissan Datsun 240SX and arrested two suspects following an investigation that led officers to Marietta. On July 23, 2025, the vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on 17th Avenue. The car held sentimental value to the victim, as it once belonged to his late father.
Macon Road Murder Investigation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
On August 19, 2025, around 4:46 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Macon Road in reference to a person down. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Edwin Grier, 66) who was unresponsive and bleeding from the head.