The Columbus Police Department is reminding drivers that school zone speed enforcement will be active throughout the Muscogee County School District’s summer learning program, scheduled for June 2 through June 26, 2025. Summer school will take place Monday through Thursday. While most schools are out, several campuses will be in session and school zone safety measures will be in place.

The Columbus Police Department emphasizes the importance of responsibly disposing of expired, unused, or unwanted medications—both prescription and over-the-counter—to promote public health and environmental safety. To support this initiative, the Columbus Police Department now offers a secure Prescription Drug Drop Box, conveniently located in the main lobby of Police Headquarters at 510 10th Street.

On May 26, 2025, around 11:28 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to an armed robbery at the Chevron gas station located at 1790 Williams Road.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on Chattsworth Road in response to a reported burglary.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7:29 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a call in the 6400 block of Old Post Court regarding an unresponsive individual.

After 33 years of service to the Columbus Police Department, Assistant Chief Debra Kennedy is retiring from CPD—but not from law enforcement. Kennedy has been selected as the next Chief of Police for Columbus State University.

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred earlier today in the 1300 block of Broadway.

The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest in a fraud case involving more than half a million dollars in counterfeit checks. William Chadwick Jones, 19, was taken into custody this week after an investigation revealed that he opened a business account with Synovus Bank in January 2025.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, around 9:12 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to reports of shots fired near 64 Lafayette Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim (later identified as Paul Richardson, 35) suffering from a gunshot wound.