The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest in the April 2024 shooting that claimed the life of Daryus Bryant, 17, and injured another person. Zion Horton was recently taken into custody in Coweta County and transported to Columbus on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025 around 12:15 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of Reese Road in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a male (later identified as Donnie Hand, 51) deceased from a gunshot wound.

On Saturday, July 6, 2025, around 5: 27 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 400 block of 20th Avenue in reference to a welfare check. Responding officers discovered a female (later identified as Mozelle Barbee, 53) deceased from a gunshot wound.

The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Timothy Thomas Reeves, 20, who is currently wanted on multiple charges. Reeves is described as a white male, approximately 5’3” tall, weighing 125 lbs, with tattoos on his face and body.

A joint investigation between the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has led to federal charges against two individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Columbus area.

The Columbus Police Department has concluded Operation Overlook, a 30-day initiative that began on May 13, 2025. The operation focused on reducing crime and increasing law enforcement presence during the early weeks of summer break, a time when criminal activity typically increases.

***UPDATE*** On June 10, 2025, Kadin Mabry, 16, was arrested on outstanding warrants for the following: Murder, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Attempt Armed Robbery. ***RELEASED 5/6/2025*** 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 Columbus man at the center of a nationwide fraud operation has been sentenced to prison following an investigation that began several years ago and targeted one of the city’s largest check fraud schemes to date.

This weekend, Columbus, GA is preparing for several major events in the Uptown area, including the Miss Georgia Pageant at the RiverCenter, the Military Ball at the Trade Center, and our popular Market Days on Broadway.