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Friday, June 19, 2026
On June 12, 2026, the Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit conducted a crime suppression detail focused on proactive enforcement and addressing criminal activity throughout the city.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Columbus City Council has approved a temporary curfew ordinance for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus. The ordinance will take effect 10 days after Mayor Skip Henderson signs it and will remain in effect through September 30, 2026, unless extended by City Council.
Friday, June 12, 2026
During the month of May, the Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit recorded 61 arrests involving individuals wanted on outstanding warrants and active criminal charges.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is sharing the results of enforcement efforts conducted in Uptown Columbus on June 5-6, 2026.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is sharing the results of enforcement efforts conducted in Uptown Columbus between May 29-31, 2026.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is aware of ongoing issues involving groups of unsupervised minors gathering in Uptown and other business areas across the city during evening hours. Officers and business owners have seen ongoing incidents involving disruptive behavior, trespassing, fights, and social media-driven disturbances inside businesses. In several cases, businesses have closed early because of the disruptions.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is advising motorists that school zone speed enforcement will be active during the Muscogee County School District summer school sessions from June 2-25, 2026.
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit completed another active month of warrant enforcement in April 2026, resulting in a total of 45 arrests of individuals with outstanding warrants.
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1000 block of Kirkland Drive.
Friday, May 08, 2026
On May 7, 2026 around 5:20 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 4400 block of Merrywood Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Dean Hill, 30) suffering from a gunshot wound.