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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has confirmed a suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting at the Baymont Inn & Suites Friday night. 22-year-old Oscar Maxwell was wanted by MCSO and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for outstanding felony warrants and was suspected of multiple firearm thefts, including stealing a weapon from an […]

Columbus, Ohio authorities quickly arrested three murder suspects over a span of three days. The local police department and Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office jointly made the arrests, following violent events that tragically led to the deaths of two children.

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals to be careful when traveling through certain areas along the Columbus Riverwalk due to increased sightings of alligators in the area. MCSO says divers with the sheriff’s office along with the Fort Moore Dive Team have recently noticed 30 alligators near the […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus law enforcement reacts to the recent rash of violent crime in the city. The Fountain City has seen five murders in the last ten days. The Columbus Police Department and the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office have worked together to make arrests in three of those killings so far.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The suspect wanted in the deadly 8th Street rec shooting, killing a teen boy, has been arrested by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), confirmed by Muscogee County sheriff. According to Sheriff Greg Countryman, Camario Carter was successfully apprehended in Columbus by deputies during a...

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – MCSO announced the successful arrest of a wanted fugitive through a joint effort with the Department of Community Supervision, that resulted in the discovery of numerous drugs worth over $27,000 and multiple firearms. According to MCSO on Wednesday, the sheriff’s office special operations unit along with the Department of Community […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After several shootings in the Fountain City in recent days, two of which claimed the lives of children, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are working to get those believed to be responsible off the streets and behind bars. Three murder suspects...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A man wanted for violation of probation has been caught in a drug bust by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say they recovered over $27,000 worth of illegal street drugs and firearms. The evidence seized were as follows,. 158.2 grams Methamphetamine ($15,820.00 street value)

The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office arrested Jaleel Taylor, a homicide suspect, early Tuesday. Taylor was connected to a murder on Colorado Street last month, and the arrest took place at his home. During the arrest, officers found a stolen gun first reported missing by the Phenix City Police Department. Alongside previous charges, Taylor now faces additional accusations of felony theft and illegal gun possession. He remains in the Muscogee County Jail as he awaits further legal steps.

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UPDATE 9/20/23 2:49 p.m.: The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office released the identity of the man killed in a shooting on St. Mary’s Road. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed to WRBL Esteban DeJesus, 23, was pronounced dead on the scene at 1:38 p.m. Bryan says the family has been notified. DeJesus’ body will undergo an […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man wanted on multiple charges including murder was arrested by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. Camario Carter was wanted by the Columbus Police Department on one count of murder and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on 14 counts of entering an auto and three counts of theft by […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Four Muscogee County schools were placed on a temporary secured perimeter in the late afternoon as a precaution during the nearby search for Jacquese Walker, Sr., a man accused of murdering his four-year-old son and injuring the child’s mother. News Leader 9 spoke with one...

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting at an apartment complex.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — If you’re looking to freshen up your fall flower bed, there’s a way to do it for a good cause. Valley Rescue Mission is currently holding their annual Mum Fundraiser to benefit their homeless and drug addiction rehabilitation ministries. Mums are low maintenance plants that add a splash of color to […]

(TNS) — For the past several years, revenue from the 1-percent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), approved by Columbus voters, has paid for more than 31,000 Chromebooks to provide each Muscogee County School District student with a computer device. To help ensure those devices are used...

“We aim to create a greater sense of transparency with student browsing to help bring about a greater sense of accountability,” said Michael Barden, MCSD senior director, technology learning and support.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit successfully apprehended a wanted fugitive and validated gang member. According to officials, Marcus Price was located in an apartment in Muscogee County. During a search of the residence, investigators seized over 2lbs of Marijuana, over 114 Oxycodone pills, over $3000, and one firearm.

Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver have been reelected to second terms, with Hill receiving majority support over three challengers and avoiding a Nov. 4 general election runoff that two incumbent National Council members were forced into after Saturday’s primary election. According to unofficial...