Results of Operation Cenobite Crime Suppression Detail in Columbus released
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The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit partnered with volunteer officers and members of the Ft. Moore CID Proactive Field Investigations Unit to carry out the Operation Cenobite crime suppression detail on Friday, October 20, 2023.
The operation focused on investigative activities in the Wilson Apartments, Safe House/Hamilton Road, and North Highland areas – all identified as high crime “hotspots” by CPD’s intelligence unit.
Operation Cenobite resulted in the following:
• Total Contacts: 78
• Individuals Arrested: 4
• Felony Charges: 10
• Misdemeanor Charges: 5
• Warrants Cleared: 1
• Guns Seized: 2
• Citations Issued: 31
• Warnings Given: 25
• Gang Members Apprehended: 1
• Vehicle Stops: 60
• Vehicles That Fled: 2
30 grams of methamphetamine o 14.2 grams of marijuana, 12.4 grams of cocaine, and THC Gummies were seized. One stolen vehicle was recovered.
“We would like to thank the Ft. Moore CID Proactive Field Investigations Unit for their support of the Columbus Police Department and our community,” Columbus police said. “The collaborative effort demonstrates the commitment of both agencies in enhancing public safety and addressing criminal activity. We will continue to work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens.”
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