CRIME & SAFETY
Columbus police confirms skeletal remains identified as missing man from 2020
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Human remains found near Woodruff Farm Road in November 2021 are now reported as those of 60-year-old John Craft. Craft was first reported missing in June 2020 and another effort to find him was released in July 2022. According to police, DNA samples were collected from...
Columbus police search for missing 16-year-old last seen near Agnes Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for help in locating missing 16-year-old Katelynn Hardy. Officials say Hardy was last seen in the area of the 2300 block of Agnes Drive on Saturday, May 4 around 2 p.m. Hardy’s clothing description is unknown. Anyone...
Police in Georgia searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect after shooting of 6-year-old child
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Police in Georgia are searching for a wanted man after a 6-year-old child was shot multiple times. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers responded May 1 to the 4500 block of Tracy Street after a report of a shooting. The...
Columbus Police Department participates in 41st torch run
COLUMBUS,Ga. (WRBL) — Local law enforcement participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, an annual fundraising event that benefits the Special Olympics. The Torch Run is the largest public awareness fundraiser for the Special Olympics. This year marks 41 years of participation by the Columbus Police Department (CPD). “We’re the longest running agency in the state […]
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