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UPDATE: Police say crash on 13th St. started as a chase in Phenix City
UPDATE 7/15/24 5:41 p.m.: WRBL has confirmed new details on the crash that happened at 13th St. and Third Ave. earlier on Monday. Police say there was a chase involving a stolen car leading up to the crash. It started in Phenix City. Columbus police have confirmed there are suspects in custody. There is no […]
Opelika Fire, Police on scene of possible structure fire downtown
Opelika Fire and Police officials are on the scene of a possible structure fire downtown. Smoke is visible near Stone Martin Builders on N 8th Street between First and Second avenues. Officers have blocked the following roads:. N 8th St from 2nd Ave to N Railroad. 1st Ave from 7th...
Columbus police still seeking information on 14 year old last seen over five months ago
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A juvenile has been missing for over five months and the Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding her. Police say Taylor Brown, 14, was last seen in the 3700 block of Caspian Drive on Feb. 6 at about 7 p.m. Her clothing description from that time […]
Out-of-town officers fatally shoot armed man near Republican convention in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (TND) — A group of out-of-town police officers were involved in the deadly shooting just a few blocks from the Republican National Convention Tuesday. Hours after the shooting, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman told reporters that 13 uniformed police officers with the Columbus Police Department saw an armed man with knives in his hands.
Fire officials investigate possible structure fire in Downtown Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Fire Department is investigating a possible structure fire that occured Tuesday night in Downtown Opelika. According to the Opelika Police Department Facebook page, first responders responded to a possible structure fire near the 400 block of 8th St. in Downtown Opelika around 11:28 p.m. Tuesday night. Officials say upon arrival, authorities saw heavy smoke and began clearing the buildings. Fire officials are still looking for the source of the fire.
Woman Dead After Multi-Car Collision on State Route 120
A Columbus woman is dead after being involved in a multi-car collision on State Route 120 Friday evening. According to Cobb police, Charlene Lott, 43, was driving a silver 2020 Honda Accord eastbound on State Route 120 in west Marietta. At the same time, Sean Acree, 48, of Douglasville, was going westbound in a black 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. Acree was in the left-hand turn lane preparing to turn onto Friendship...
Woman killed in three-vehicle pileup on Dallas Highway
[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in incidents that are still under investigation]. According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a three-vehicle pile-up that resulted in the death of a 43-year-old Columbus woman.
Advocates bring awareness to domestic violence help following deadly stabbing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Family and friends gathered Friday to remember the legacy of 20-year-old domestic violence victim killed the Friday before, July 5, in Columbus. News Leader 9 spoke with those who knew Chasity Dean and how others hope her story inspires others to ask for help before it’s too late.
Phenix City police hosts Junior Police Academy
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - One east Alabama law enforcement agency is working to build positive relationships with youth in the community. They’re doing this by exposing them to the inner workings of the department. The Phenix City Police Department is hosting their Junior Police Academy. The academy is...
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