Columbus, Georgia – The Columbus Police Department has announced an arrest in connection a stabbing incident in the 3900 block of Trask Drive around 4:40 p.m. on December 3, 2024. Police say responding officers found 33-year-old Nigel Holmes suffering from a stab wound. The victim was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional for treatment. According to … Read more
Columbus, Georgia – The Columbus Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in the death of Sonny Chambers. According to CPD, 22-year-old Quentez Thrasher was arrested and charged with Murder (Family Violence) and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime on December 17, 2024. CPD says officers responded to a … Read more
The Columbus Police Department reports that it is on the scene of a shooting incident with multiple injuries. Just after 5 p.m. on Monday, CPD announced on social media that a shooting investigation was underway on Thomas Street. CPD confirms that multiple injuries have been reported. Police say investigators have reached the scene and are … Read more
Update 1 – Columbus Police have identified the victim of today’s fatal shooting on Watkins Drive. CPD reports that its officers responded to the 2300 block of Watkins Drive just before 4:30 p.m. on September 19 in reference to a shooting. At the scene, officers found 15-year-old Earkavion Lee suffering from a gunshot wound in the … Read more
A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection to the fatal overdose of a 27-year-old Columbus man. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office reports that 27-year-old Patrick Stephens was found deceased at a residence in Columbus on July 2, 2024. An autopsy later determined that Stephens had died of Fentanyl Intoxication. Since then, CCSO and the … Read more
The Columbus Police Department has arrested Emilio Manrique-Camoran for Murder and Possession of VGCSA Schedule II Drug (Methamphetamine). CPD reports that its officers received a 911 call about a shooting in the 4600 block of Holly Avenue around 7:43 p.m. on September 8, 2024. At the scene, responding officers found a Hispanic male suffering from … Read more
In Indiana, the Columbus Police Department is investigating after a man was found deceased in the parking lot of the Indiana University. CPD reports that a 40-year-old local man died in the parking lot of the Indiana University – Columbus at 4601 Central Avenue on Wednesday. The university was temporarily locked down as a result. … Read more
The Columbus Police Department is currently investigating a death. CPD reports that its officers responded to the 6200 block of Trestlewood Drive for a report of a shooting around 6:24 p.m. on September 2, 2024. At the scene, officers found a male lying on the floor suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported … Read more
The Columbus Police Department has arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Earkus Porter Jr.. CPD reports that 19-year-old Marquis Poole was taken into custody on August 7, 2024. Poole is charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of … Read more
The Columbus Police Department announced on social media that it is investigating the Animal Care & Control Unit following several complaints from citizens. The investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing. CPD says the objective is to ensure that the investigation is impartial, fair, and transparent. CPD asks for the public’s patience as … Read more