Missing Man Roger McCann Found Dead in Columbus
A rafter discovered the body of the 50-year-old at 1 Tsys Way two weeks after he first went missing.
Columbus Crime News
Across Columbus, coverage here takes in criminal incidents, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows police activity, court proceedings and policy changes that impact the city.
Law Enforcement
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Police Chief Stoney Mathis to Resign by End of 2026
Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis plans to step down from his post after leading the department for three years.
Accidents
Authorities Recover Body From Chattahoochee River
The Muscogee County coroner's office is currently working to recover the body found on Thursday morning.
Property Crime
Columbus Police Arrest Man After Mall Hostage Situation
Officers took Leon Shack into custody at Peachtree Mall following an armed robbery and kidnapping involving a young child.
Violence
Fatal Shooting Investigated Near 2nd Avenue
Columbus police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred after an altercation near 23rd Street.
Criminal Justice
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Columbus Dedicates New John D. Allen Judicial Center
The eight-story facility honors the late judge while replacing the aging Government Center.
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Reporting here centers on criminal activity, law enforcement operations, court cases and changes to public safety policy. It reaches across the city and the communities around it as incidents and trends emerge. High-profile court proceedings often reveal how specific justice protocols function under pressure. Fluctuations in public safety metrics and the evolution of department policies are the most recurring elements in this coverage.