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CRIME & SAFETY
VERDICT: Woman on trial for murder of husband found guilty on all charges
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The murder trial for a woman in the 2021 shooting death of her husband at their shared Columbus apartment continued today. It took the jury 45 minutes to make their ruling after attorneys on both side offered closing arguments to the jury on the morning of Aug. 30. The jury found […]
Columbus Teen Dies in Shooting; 18-Year-Old Arrested on Manslaughter Charges
On June 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Columbus Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident in the 200 block of 20th Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a 15-year-old male, later identified as Michael Scott, suffering from a gunshot wound. Scott was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional but succumbed to his injuries.
Columbus Woman Dies Following Shooting at Grove Park Apartments
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 8:52 p.m., Columbus Police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1400 block of Grove Park Drive at the Grove Park Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female, later identified as 24-year-old Jabreia Burston, lying in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel transported Burston to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital for further treatment.
Police presence at Columbus High due to a potential threat, officials say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A police presence has been seen at Columbus High School near the 1700 block of Cherokee Avenue. School officials said that there were reports of “potentially concerning social media communication,” and protocols involving law enforcement were taken as a precaution, and all students and staff are safe.
Three on Three: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting hires attorney, Experts on head trauma, Columbus Dream Center provides free food and more during public event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. Today’s Stories:
Franklin County crash injures two, one seriously, Thursday afternoon
An afternoon crash along I-85 in Franklin County has left two people with injuries, one life flighted to Gainesville with life-threatening conditions. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 85 southbound just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday, at mile marker 160 in Franklin County. Troopers from Post 52 (Hartwell) responded to find a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van was traveling behind a gray 2023 Freightliner tractor trailer in the right lane.
Public outcry over alleged mistreatment at Columbus animal control continues
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— The public outcry over the alleged animal mistreatment at Columbus Animal Care and Control continued Tuesday at City Council. Monday, investigators with the Columbus Police Department spent hours collecting evidence in an active investigation into Columbus Animal Care and Control. It comes one month after surveillance footage of a dog being euthanized […]
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