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Local man arrested during traffic stop after trying to swallow drugs
COLUMBUS, Ind. – A Columbus resident is in custody for multiple drug offenses following a traffic stop Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) pulled over a vehicle near Central Avenue and 12th Street for a moving violation at around 8:45 p.m. During the traffic stop, a CPD service...
Columbus woman arrested in chase
A woman was arrested after fleeing from law enforcement Friday. According to a release, Bartholomew County Deputy Ryan Smith was driving north on State Street in Columbus when he saw a southbound SUV traveling an estimated 80 mph. The SUV’s driver, later identified as Samaya Ivory, pulled into the Columbus...
Columbus East grad is newest CPD member
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) welcomed its newest officer, Thomas “Brandon” Brooks, at a ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday morning. Columbus Corporate Counsel Alex Whitted swore in Brooks at the City of Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Brooks, a native...
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