The funeral service for Columbus City Councilor At-Large, Ms. Judy Thomas, will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Luke Church (1104 2nd Avenue). The service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m.

On May 6, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit located the Kia Soul used in the murder of Chastin Hunter at a residence on Hawaii Way. A search warrant was executed at that location, and additional evidence was seized.

On May 6, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Vineville Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male (later identified as David Escobar, 17) suffering from a gunshot wound.

On May 5, 2025, around 2:39 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3700 block of Cusseta Road in reference to a shooting.

On April 28, 2025, around 5:28 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a hit and run in the 3000 block of Williams Road (Summit Pointe Apartments). A white SUV struck a parked vehicle before leaving the scene.

A suspect is in custody following two separate robberies at local smoke shops. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Lakeshore Road (101 Smoke Shop) in reference to an armed robbery.

***UPDATE*** Preliminary investigation revealed Calvin Johnson, 37, was the driver of the vehicle during the incident. On April 25, 2025, Johnson was taken into custody and charged with Murder (Party to a Crime).

On April 11, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Rigdon Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, later identified as Jaylon Wesley, 20, lying in the middle of Colorado Street.

The Columbus Police Department has completed major renovations to both its primary 911 Emergency Communications Center at Police Headquarters and its backup center at 3111 Citizens Way.