Macy L. Barnes : “Woman Hits Man with Buick in Hotel Altercation”

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The Columbus Police Department in the UK had a hectic weekend, dealing with two reported aggravated assaults. One incident involved gun violence, while the other involved a Buick vehicle. Damien Brown allegedly forced his way into a hotel room at the Red Roof Inn on 510 Highway 45 North, resulting in a physical altercation with Macy L. Barnes and her boyfriend. Barnes then ran over Brown with a Buick as he attempted to flee. Barnes has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, while burglary charges are pending against Brown. The police are also seeking Kerry “Tay Tay” Smith in connection with a shooting incident. For more information, contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers.

Busy Weekend for Columbus Police Department in the City of Columbus, MS

The Columbus Police Department in the City of Columbus, MS, had a busy weekend with two reported aggravated assaults making headlines. The incidents involved gunplay and a Buick, adding a dramatic twist to the usual police reports in the area.

Altercation at Red Roof Inn on Highway 45 North

One of the incidents took place at the Red Roof Inn located at 510 Highway 45 North in the early hours of the morning. Damien Brown allegedly forced his way into a hotel room where Macy L. Barnes, 23, and her boyfriend were staying. A physical altercation ensued between Brown and Barnes’ boyfriend, leading to a chaotic scene.

As Brown attempted to flee the hotel room, Barnes took matters into her own hands by getting into a Buick and running over him, causing non-life-threatening injuries. Barnes was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated assault, and she remains in custody at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center. Burglary charges are pending against Brown, according to CPD Public Information Officer Bryan Moore.

Disturbance at Club Ada on 13th Avenue North

Another incident unfolded at Club Ada located at 2005 13th Avenue North, where officers responded to a disturbance call in the early hours of Sunday. A witness reported a shooting at the club, leading to a 36-year-old male victim turning up at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Despite the victim and witnesses denying any involvement in confrontations or street beef, police are actively investigating the case. A person of interest has been identified, although their name has not been released to the public at this time, as confirmed by Moore.

Search for Kerry “Tay Tay” Smith

Additionally, the police are on the lookout for Kerry “Tay Tay” Smith, 29, of Columbus in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on March 5. Smith allegedly shot another man multiple times following a dispute in the 1000 block of 5th Avenue North. Any information on these incidents can be reported to Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers for a chance to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward if the details lead to an arrest.

Brian Jones is the local government reporter for Columbus and Lowndes County.