News – Police

Handgun and Pound of Meth Seized from Traffic Stop

July 15th, 2026

The Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) seized a pound of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun following a […]

Death Investigation at Mill Race Park

June 25th, 2026

Columbus Police Department detectives continue to investigate the death of a 39-year-old Seymour man that occurred at Mill Race yesterday. Just before 2 pm on June 25th, 2026, CPD officers, the Columbus Fire […]

Fatal Shooting Investigation

June 23rd, 2026

The investigation continues following a shooting that killed a local man. Just after 9 am on June 22nd, 2026, Columbus Police Officers and other first responders were called to a home in the […]

Employee Arrested for Theft from Local School

June 3, 2026

Lilly Parker

A local woman has been arrested following an investigation into the theft of over $50,000 from a local elementary school’s extracurricular funds. In […]

CPD Hires New Officer

May 19, 2026

Colton Ross (Badge CPD 312) joins the ranks as the Columbus Police Department’s newest officer. Earlier today, Ross was sworn in by Mayor Mary Ferdon […]

Man Flown by Indianapolis Hospital after Crash

May 13, 2026

A local man is hospitalized after a crash on Indianapolis Road. At 11:23 am on May 13th, 2026, officers and other first responders were called to the 1600 block of Indianapolis Road for […]

Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of a Serious Violent Felon

May 8, 2026

Rick Hibbs

One man is in custody for multiple felony charges following a traffic stop earlier this week. On May 6, 2026 at 1:51 PM, […]

Man Arrested for Pointing a Firearm

January 30th, 2026

Columbus Police Department officers arrested an Elizabethtown man following a report of intimidation with a firearm at a local Walmart. At 10:54 am on January 29^th, 2026, officers responded to Walmart, 735 Whitefield […]