On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit conducted an underage Tobacco/Vape Operation. As a result of the operation, seven individuals were arrested for selling tobacco or vape products to persons under the age of 21.

The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit has recovered a stolen 1973 Nissan Datsun 240SX and arrested two suspects following an investigation that led officers to Marietta. On July 23, 2025, the vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on 17th Avenue. The car held sentimental value to the victim, as it once belonged to his late father.

On August 19, 2025, around 4:46 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Macon Road in reference to a person down. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Edwin Grier, 66) who was unresponsive and bleeding from the head.

The Columbus Police Department will hold a special ceremony on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Public Safety Center (510 10th Street) to officially swear in its four newest K9 officers. This milestone marks the largest K9 Unit in CPD history and the first time the department has had full-service K9s, trained in narcotics detection, explosive detection, tracking, and apprehension.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Warm Springs Road (The Lakes Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive Black male (later identified as Martavis McKinnie, 28) lying on the ground.

Between July 1 and July 31, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit arrested 19 people and filed a total of 56 charges. The arrests covered a wide range of cases, including stolen vehicles, burglaries, shoplifting, fraud, and exploitation of the elderly.

A months-long joint investigation between the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has resulted in the arrest of Joshua Alexander, 34, on multiple drug and firearm-related charges.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Juniper Avenue. Upon arrival, two female victims were located with gunshot wounds—one at the scene and another inside a vehicle on nearby Japonica Drive.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3400 block of Macon Road in reference to an assault involving gunfire.