🌱 Columbus PD Search For Wanted Man + Drugs Found In Stolen Car

Hello, Columbus! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 48.
• Sunday: Cloudy with thunderstorms. High: 73 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Columbus today:

1. Columbus police is searching for 19-year-old Jerimiah Walker, who is wanted in connection with the Feb. 18 Motel 6 shooting that killed three people and injured a child. Police urge anyone with information on Walker's whereabouts to call 911 or Sgt. D. Baker at 706-225-4296. (Columbus PD via Twitter)
2. The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Patrol Units and Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Units discovered a stolen Nissan Altima while conducting patrols. The driver attempted to flee law enforcement but was unsuccessful. Deputies found almost a pound of marijuana, 50 oxycodone tablets, 23 Ecstasy pills, and a stolen Glock 22 .40 caliber in the stolen vehicle. (WTVM 9)
3. During a Thursday night meeting on Mar. 9, Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon was given ten minutes to speak about his strategy to address the recent violence in the community. Chief Blackmon said he will work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on crime reduction and prevention. On Mar. 14, he must present a strategic plan to the council addressing the issues that were raised during the recent assessment, which include issues with hiring officers, retaining officers, morale, and more. (WTVM 9)

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Today and tomorrow in Columbus:

Saturday, March 11

• Columbus Luck of the Irish St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl At Columbus (1:00 PM)
• Paint & Pour R&B Edition At Eilands Event Center (6:00 PM)

Sunday, March 12

• Cat In The Hat At Springer Opera House (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Springer Opera House announced its 152nd season and performance lineup, including "Guys and Dolls" premiering on Mar. 17! Tickets for the 2023 to 2024 season are now available for purchase. (WTVM 9)
• On Mar. 9, skeletal remains were discovered on the 5200 block of Transport Boulevard in Columbus. The remains have been sent for testing. (WTVM 9)
• An adorable German Shepherd dog named Rocco needs a loving home! See Rocco and other adoptable pets in the Columbus area at the link. (Columbus Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!