Lowndes investigators search for child abuse suspect
Investigators with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a suspect in a felony child abuse case.
Madison man arrested for assault at bar
Starkville police arrested a Madison man after an early-morning assault in the Cotton District.
Narcotics agents find counterfeit money in community
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement warning businesses that several counterfeit bills have found to be in circulation in the area.
Tabernacle shooting suspect nabbed in Tennessee
A suspect in a shooting on Tabernacle Road that sent one person to the hospital in July was taken into custody in Tennessee and now behind bars in Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.
City: Law supports slashing businesses’ hours
It’s been a different sort of week for the relationship between Columbus’ city government and two of its businesses.
Consultant lauds mayor’s efforts to curtail crime
Police consultant K.B. Turner on Thursday threw his support behind Columbus Mayor Robert Smith and the city council’s recent decisions to roll back the hours of businesses that are hot spots for crime.
Victims of immigrant crime now have advocate in White House
Two years ago, Steve Ronnebeck’s son was gunned down at work in a Phoenix-area convenience store over a pack of cigarettes.
2016 felony count hits 5-year high in Starkville
The number of felony cases handled in Starkville Municipal Court hit a five-year high in 2016, while cases for driving under the influence dropped to a five-year low, statistics released by the city show.
How mobile video is changing the way we witness crime
Mobile video is changing the way we witness crime, from live footage of a mentally disabled man tortured by four assailants, to a recording that led to the manslaughter conviction of an Israeli soldier, to the body cameras designed to keep police accountable.
Council OKs reward program for crime info
Columbus City Council voted Tuesday to establish its own rewards program for information that leads to conviction of crimes of murder, manslaughter and armed robbery.
Statutes of limitations: Crimes more difficult, sometimes impossible to prosecute as time passes
Just two weeks ago, a female claiming to be the victim of sexual battery came forward to report the incident involving two male suspects.
Citizen raises crime concerns to city council
A concerned citizen went before the city council during Tuesday’s meeting to voice worries over Columbus’ crime issues.
No recent crime seen at Propst Park, but worries remain
While no crime has been reported within Propst Park in the recent past, some are careful not to linger after games are over.
Government report: Crime dropped overall in nation’s schools
The latest government snapshot of school crime paints a picture of safer schools with declines in violent crime, bullying and harassment because of sexual orientation.
Report: Daycare nixes Columbus trip over fears about safety
Officials with the Columbus Arts Council told The Dispatch last week a Tupelo daycare has withdrawn from attending an upcoming artist event because of fears of violence in Columbus.
New chief talks goals, crime rate
Newly instated Columbus police chief Oscar Lewis made one of his first public appearances Thursday evening at a neighborhood watch program for Southside at the Trotter Convention Center.
Columbus prayer event scheduled for Sat.
Some Columbus residents will turn to prayer Saturday to seek answers after a flurry of violent crime since the new year began.
Downtown watch group holds first meeting
The neighborhood watch for downtown and south Columbus held its first meeting Thursday at First United Methodist Church to discuss keeping the neighborhoods clean and safe.
Golden Triangle communities embrace neighborhood watches
More and more neighborhoods around Columbus are keeping a watchful eye out for troublemakers.
Neighborhood concerns go before the city council
Julie Parker told the Columbus City Council on Tuesday evening she does not want her neighborhood to be an easy crime target.