Columbus police search for shooting suspect
The Columbus Police Department is searching for Ricardo Mosely, 716 19th St. North, in connection with a recent shooting.
Council members surprised by police chief resignation
Members of the Columbus City Council said they were surprised to learn of Columbus Police Chief Tony Carleton’s decision to step down.
Our View: A step in the right direction
Today is election day, an important day in the life of a community.
So was yesterday.
Police chief resigns
Tony Carleton submitted a letter of resignation to Columbus Mayor Robert Smith on Sunday announcing his intent to step down as the chief of the Columbus Police Department.
City fires officer Boykin in wake of Ball shooting
The Columbus City Council voted Friday to fire police officer Canyon Boykin, two weeks after the police-involved shooting of 26-year-old Ricky Ball.
Pistol stolen from CPD officer discovered near Ricky Ball
The Columbus police officers involved in the Oct. 16 shooting death of Ricky Ball were equipped with body cameras but the cameras were not activated prior to, or during, the fatal incident.
Our View: City’s slow response to shooting undermines public confidence
Over the period of several months, the city of Columbus and its police department have worked towards building a stronger relationship with the people in our community.
3 CPD officers on leave after shooting
Three Columbus Police Department officers are on administrative leave after a shooting Friday resulted in the death of a 26-year-old Columbus man.
Authorities await autopsy in CPD shooting death
The autopsy of a 26-year-old man shot and killed by a Columbus Police Officer on Friday night is expected to be conducted today in Jackson, Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said this morning.
On the streets: Friday night with CPD
For most people, Friday night means relaxing with family or attending parties with friends.
Joshua McCain is not most people.
Marty Turner files assault complaint against Leroy Brooks
Democratic challenger to District 5 supervisor incumbent filed assault paperwork Thursday.
CMSD partners with CPD for toy drive
The Columbus Municipal School District is partnering with the Columbus Police Department to bring toys to local children this Christmas.
CPD kicks off annual toy drive
The Columbus Police Department is asking for donations to help make Christmas special for local children.
CPD asks public to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’
The Columbus Police Department is asking people to join them for “coffee with a cop.”
Our View: A beneficial conversation, a needed partnership
When was the last time you had a conversation with a cop? Too often, our interactions with law enforcement are limited to “business-related” exchanges.
Columbus City Council names Carleton as Interim Chief
In a unanimous vote, the Columbus City Council put Tony Carleton into the position during a specially called meeting Wednesday morning.
Fourth teen arrested for making bomb threat
A fourth teenager has been arrested for making bomb threats.
Masks ready? CPD Masquerade Ball is set for April 18
Two initiatives important to the Columbus Police Department are about to get a substantial boost. The department’s annual Community Masquerade Ball set for Friday, April 18 will support the CPD’s citywide toy drive and its observance of National Night Out on Crime.
Columbus Police Department investigator dies at 58
Don English, chief investigator with the Columbus Police Department, died Friday morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. He was 58.
Columbus adds officers to Police Department
The Columbus Police Department has added six officers to the force.
Kenyada Blair, Colson Eller, Roger Lewis, Claude Long, Matthew Schober and Charles Yarbrough were sworn in Monday night at the Trotter Convention Center along with officers joining police departments in Starkville and West Point.