After 33 years of service to the Columbus Police Department, Assistant Chief Debra Kennedy is retiring from CPD—but not from law enforcement. Kennedy has been selected as the next Chief of Police for Columbus State University.

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred earlier today in the 1300 block of Broadway.

The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest in a fraud case involving more than half a million dollars in counterfeit checks. William Chadwick Jones, 19, was taken into custody this week after an investigation revealed that he opened a business account with Synovus Bank in January 2025.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, around 9:12 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to reports of shots fired near 64 Lafayette Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim (later identified as Paul Richardson, 35) suffering from a gunshot wound.

The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has officially activated automated speed enforcement cameras at 20 designated school zones across the city.

The funeral service for Columbus City Councilor At-Large, Ms. Judy Thomas, will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Luke Church (1104 2nd Avenue). The service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m.

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 search warrant was executed at that location, and additional evidence was seized.

On May 6, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Vineville Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male (later identified as David Escobar, 17) suffering from a gunshot wound.

On May 5, 2025, around 2:39 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3700 block of Cusseta Road in reference to a shooting.