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Alabama troopers make drug arrested during traffic stop in Barbour County
According to ALEA officials, Dexter Montel Gilbert, age 27, was arrested on Jan. 28, 2021 during a traffic stop at the intersection of Eufaula Avenue and Cotton Avenue in Barbour County by Alabama State Troopers. → Read More
Alabama, Ohio governors make ‘friendly wager’ over national championship game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In the spirit of friendly competition, Alabama’s governor and Ohio’s governor are raising the stakes ahead of Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is bringing a Conecuh sausage prize pack to the table. “As much as I would love to share these yummy […] → Read More
Auburn Police investigate medical assistance call after man falls from balcony and dies
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – Auburn Police are conducting a death investigation after a man fell from a balcony Saturday afternoon. Police say on Saturday around 3:55 p.m. officers responded to the 200 block of North Gay Street, in reference to a medical assistance call of a person falling from a balcony. When officers arrived on […] → Read More
One dead, two injured in Saturday night shooting around Asbury Park in Phenix City
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – A homicide investigation is underway in Phenix City after a shooting left a juvenile dead. Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. confirms a 16-year-old died after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police responded to the area of the 1700 block of Epworth Street, in reference to a shooting around 7:45 […] → Read More
Man shot, killed in early Sunday morning shooting in Phenix City
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – Phenix City Police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead. Police say on January 03, 2021, at about 4:20 a.m, they responded to the 2000 block of 45th Street, in reference to a shooting. Police found 34-year old Johnathon Larson dead from a gunshot wound. […] → Read More
Homicide investigation underway in Phenix City after man shot multiple times
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – A homicide investigation is underway by the Russell County Coroner’s office and Phenix City Police department. Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr confirms a male, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital at 8:30 p.m. Sumbry Jr. says he appears to have had multiple gunshot wounds. […] → Read More
UPDATE: 16-year-old victim of Columbus’s 40th homicide identified
UPDATE (11-16-2020, 2:26 P.M.): Columbus Police have released the identity of the victim in the 40th homicide of 2020. According to a release from a Columbus Police Department spokesman, Allen Toombs, 16, was the victim of the shooting in the area of Cusseta Road and Conner Road. Police ask that anyone with information about the […] → Read More
Doug Collins concedes race for Georgia U.S Senate
BUFORD, Ga. (WRBL) -Doug Collins came into this rate touting his support of President Donald Trump. But as results rolled in overnight, Collins conceded the race in a tweet, and offered support for fellow republican Kelly Loeffler. An empty ballroom, this was the result of U.S. Senate candidate Doug Collins campaign watch party after he […] → Read More
Gov. Ivey’s and her ‘mini me’ meet up at Capitol
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Fourth grader Cate McGriff was invited to the Capitol Friday to meet Gov. Kay Ivey, the inspiration behind her Halloween costume. Cate and her family got a tour of the governor’s office and even got to stand up at the podium where Ivey gives her COVID-19 press conferences. Gov. Ivey also […] → Read More
Man shot, killed on 30th avenue; Columbus police investigating
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – One man is dead after he was shot and killed early Saturday morning on 30th avenue. Columbus police and homicide unit are investigating. Muscogee County Chief Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 23-year-old Antonio Williams died of a gunshot wound. After he was taken to the hospital by ambulance, he was pronounced dead […] → Read More
One dead after shooting on Garden Drive and 25th Avenue
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – Columbus police are investigating a shooting that killed one man early Saturday morning. According to Muscogee County Chief Coroner Buddy Bryan, 20-year-old Travone Walton was pronounced dead at 5:30 a.m. Bryan says his office was contacted around 5:05 a.m. The shooting occurred on the corner of Garden Drive and 25th avenue. […] → Read More
Former Greenville Patriot Fighting For NBA Championship
Greenville, Georgia is home to just over 800 people, but one 2020 NBA Finals player and potential NBA Champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Caldwell-Pope is a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. His mother continues to cheer for her son back in West Georgia. “I would’ve have never thought it would get to a point where […] → Read More
Heavy police presence on the corner of Elizabeth Canty Place and Cusseta Road
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – There is a heavy Columbus Police presence at the corner of Elizabeth Canty Place and Cusseta Road. The Columbus S.W.A.T team is also on scene. Some members of the S.W.A.T team are going in and out of on an unidentified apartment/condo across from Elizabeth Canty. News 3 is awaiting the details […] → Read More
Death investigation underway on Munson Drive after man found dead in an abandoned home
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in an abandon house on Munson Drive. Police say on Sunday, September 27, 2020 around 9:20 a.m, they responded to a house on Munson Drive in reference to locating a deceased body. Officers discovered the body of a white male, […] → Read More
Mayor, Community activists, speak on GBI arrest of CPD officer
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Columbus Police Officer after allegations of use of excessive force. On Friday, the GBI arrested Officer Clayton Watkins, 35, and charged him with Battery and Violation of Oath of Office following an investigation. In June, CPD requested the GBI investigate allegations against Watkins stemming from […] → Read More
LaGrange mother reunited with 1-year-old after car stolen with child inside
LAGRANGE, Ga (WRBL) – A mother has been reunited with her child after her car was stolen in LaGrange. Police say on September 20 around 11:15 a.m., Officers responded to the 1100 block Juniper Street in reference to a stolen vehicle that had just occurred. Police were told by the victim that there child was […] → Read More
Two arrested in connection with Saturday night Rosewood Drive stabbing murder
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – Columbus police have arrested two suspects in connection with the stabbing murder on Rosewood Drive. 44-year-old Joshuah Fredette and a 14-year-old male juvenile were arrested. Fredette was charged with tampering with evidence and possession of a controlled substance. The 14-year-old was charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission […] → Read More
Columbus woman dies stabbing on Rosewood Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – Columbus Police are investigating a homicide that occured in the 1100 block of Rosewood Drive Saturday. Muscogee County Chief Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 37-year-old Emily McDaniel died from multiple stab wounds. Bryan says her body will be sent off for autopsy soon. Stay with News 3 for more updates. → Read More
Woman hit, killed by car on Victory Drive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) – A Columbus woman is dead after she was hit and killed by a vehicle in thr Victory Drive. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 40-year-old Jayme Tarver died of blunt force head trauma in the 3500 block of Victory Drive. Bryan says she was found lying in the middle of the […] → Read More
UPDATE: Georgia reports 283,807 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, with 5,623 in Columbus
GEORGIA (WRBL) – As of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s latest update, the state reports that 283,807 people have tested positive for COVID-19 statewide, with 25,538 hospitalized for treatment, and 6,044 Georgians who have died to the virus. Those numbers have gone up since our last update, Sept. 4, as the state of Georgia reported 279,354 patients […] → Read More