The Columbus Police Department will hold a special ceremony on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Public Safety Center (510 10th Street) to officially swear in its four newest K9 officers. This milestone marks the largest K9 Unit in CPD history and the first time the department has had full-service K9s, trained in narcotics detection, explosive detection, tracking, and apprehension.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Warm Springs Road (The Lakes Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive Black male (later identified as Martavis McKinnie, 28) lying on the ground.

Between July 1 and July 31, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit arrested 19 people and filed a total of 56 charges. The arrests covered a wide range of cases, including stolen vehicles, burglaries, shoplifting, fraud, and exploitation of the elderly.

A months-long joint investigation between the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has resulted in the arrest of Joshua Alexander, 34, on multiple drug and firearm-related charges.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Juniper Avenue. Upon arrival, two female victims were located with gunshot wounds—one at the scene and another inside a vehicle on nearby Japonica Drive.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3400 block of Macon Road in reference to an assault involving gunfire.

On March 29, 2025, Columbus Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Curtis Street in reference to an individual who had been assaulted. Responding officers discovered a male (later identified as Topher MacQuire, 53) conscious and complaining of chest pain.

Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, all school zones in the Muscogee County School District with active speed enforcement cameras will begin issuing citations. Warnings will no longer be given in the 20 active school zones.

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, around 5:54 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 6100 block of Stone Way Drive. Upon arrival, they located a male victim (later identified as Hernandez Hubbard II, 21) inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound.