Columbus Police Department (Indiana)

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The weather was perfect and the fish were biting for our Hook-a-Kid-on-Fishing event at the new Columbus Department of P...
06/05/2026

The weather was perfect and the fish were biting for our Hook-a-Kid-on-Fishing event at the new Columbus Department of Public Works facility on Arcadia Drive. Thanks to all involved in making the event a success.

Employee Arrested for Theft from Local SchoolA local woman has been arrested following an investigation into the theft o...
06/03/2026

Employee Arrested for Theft from Local School

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 December 2025, a CPD officer was informed by a Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation employee that they uncovered evidence during an audit that led them to believe an employee at Southside Elementary, Lilly Parker, 56 of Columbus, had been stealing funds from the school’s extracurricular account.

The case was assigned to a detective that worked with the Indiana State Board of Accounts and the Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s Office to investigate further. At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was referred to the prosecutor for review. On June 2nd, 2026, formal charges were filed for:

• Theft, a level 5 felony
• Forgery, a level 6 felony
• Counterfeiting, a level 6 felony
• Official Misconduct, a level 6 felony

A warrant was issued for Parker’s arrest. She was taken into custody and booked into the Bartholomew County Jail.

June's Wanted Poster
06/03/2026

June's Wanted Poster

UPDATE: 2nd Street is open.Original: The closure is expected for several hours. A map has been added and 1st Street has ...
06/02/2026

UPDATE: 2nd Street is open.

Original: The closure is expected for several hours. A map has been added and 1st Street has been opened as an alternate route.

There has been a water main break at the intersection of 2nd and Washington streets. Avoid the area. We will be closing SR46 eastbound at Brown Street and rerouting traffic north on Brown Street and south to 1st Street.

Stop by and see us at Kroger for today’s Pack-a-Cruiser. We’ll be collecting donations for Love Chapel until 2 today!
05/30/2026

Stop by and see us at Kroger for today’s Pack-a-Cruiser. We’ll be collecting donations for Love Chapel until 2 today!

The SR-46 overpass has been reduced to one lane westbound due to a traffic accident involving an overturned semi-trailer...
05/28/2026

The SR-46 overpass has been reduced to one lane westbound due to a traffic accident involving an overturned semi-trailer. One person was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

Officers are expected to remain on scene for the next several hours. Please exercise caution and consider an alternate route of travel.

CPD is excited to partner with Kroger and Love Chapel once again for the Pack-A-Cruiser food drive to support local fami...
05/27/2026

CPD is excited to partner with Kroger and Love Chapel once again for the Pack-A-Cruiser food drive to support local families in need.

Stop by, say hello, and help us fill a police cruiser with non-perishable donations. Last year’s event collected thousands of pounds of food, and we’re hoping to make this year just as successful!

Columbus Man Injured in Accidental Shooting Columbus Police are investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Tuesd...
05/26/2026

Columbus Man Injured in Accidental Shooting

Columbus Police are investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon. At around 1:47 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a person shot at a business located in the 2100 block of North National Road.

Preliminary investigation indicates that two men were examining a handgun when the firearm’s owner attempted to holster it. During that process, the handgun accidentally discharged, striking a 61-year-old Columbus man in the leg. Responding officers immediately applied a tourniquet to the victim before he was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. The victim’s injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no threat to the community, and the other involved individual is cooperating with law enforcement.

We hope everyone has a safe holiday and takes a moment to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in se...
05/25/2026

We hope everyone has a safe holiday and takes a moment to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

In observance of Memorial Day, our Records Division and lobby will be closed today.

Address

123 Washington Street
Columbus, IN
47201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18123762600

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