Columbus
CRIME & SAFETY
17-year-old charged with murder after killing stepdad in Columbus, officials say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 17-year-old is behind bars after allegedly killing his stepdad in Columbus. On July 25, at 10:46 p.m., Columbus police officers say they responded to a residence near the 700 block of Parkhill Dr. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers say they discovered a male, 38-year-old Evan Garner with no signs of life.
1 dead, 1 in custody after Columbus late-night shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one person dead. The incident happened in the 700 block of Parkhill Drive, where multiple police units responded to the scene. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Columbus Police Department confirmed that a...
Deadly motorcycle crash on U.S. Hwy. 280 Victory Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) —WRBL is hearing reports of a deadly motorcycle crash on Westbound U.S. Highway 280 Victory Drive. The incident appears to be between an SUV and a motorcycle, with the road blocked Westbound between Engineer Drive and Infantry Drive. Columbus Police Department officers are on the scene, alongside Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Ben […]
Male, female found dead at Windsor Park home in Columbus
A double death investigation is underway in Columbus. The investigation is taking place on Winvelly Drive in the Windsor Park neighborhood. Investigators and Muscogee County Coroner officials are on the scene. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed a male and female were found dead. This remains a developing story.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Muscogee Co. sheriff and employees
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill the sheriff and Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office employees, according to MCSO. The sheriff’s office says it received the threatening phone calls at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators identified the suspect as wanted man, James Burditt. Burditt was arrested at 8 […]
Three on News 3: Update on Parkhill Drive shooting, Georgia wide receiver arrested, Georgia school from the 50s gets upgrade
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
Three on News 3: Death investigation at Winvelly Drive, Tuskegee traffic cam citations lawsuit, GDOT 13th street project
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
Drone video shows Georgia first responders rescue man stuck in the Chattahoochee River
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Drone video shared by a Georgia police department captured a dramatic rescue on the Chattahoochee River. On Friday, the Columbus Police Department released the above video showing the police, EMS and firefighter response as a man was stuck in the river. The video shows the man...
Lee County deputies investigate late-night stabbing in Smiths Station
Lee County deputies are investigating a late Wednesday night stabbing that occurred just outside of Smiths Station city limits. Deputies responded to an assault call just before 11 P.M. CDT on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in the 1700 block of Lee Road 249 and found a 38-year-old male who had suffered stab wound.
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teenage girl not seen in several days
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenager. Adrian Black, 17, was reported missing Monday. According to the Columbus Police Department, she was last spotted on the 4000 block of Harbin Street around 11 p.m. Sunday. She has brown...
Georgia Restaurant Scandal: Owner Arrested for Hidden Bathroom Cameras (video)
A restaurant owner in Georgia has been charged and is currently in jail for installing hidden cameras in the bathrooms of his establishment. The incident has sparked significant concern and media attention. Details of the Charges. The restaurant owner, Dennis Thompson, was arrested after police discovered the hidden cameras in...
CPD to investigate Columbus Animal Control following viral euthanasia video
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Viral surveillance footage inside Columbus Animal Care & Control Center (CACC) obtained by an animal advocacy group has taken the internet by storm. Now, city councilors are responding to the video and calls to action. “It’s sad, you close your eyes and it’s all you see is the dogs being thrown in […]
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