Ulta Heist Leads to Major Retail Theft Arrest in Spring Hill

Issue #407

April 13, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☀️ Columbia’s Weather - Sunny with high of 71 & low of 60

📰 Ulta Heist Leads to Major Retail Theft Arrest in Spring Hill

📰 Over 60 Bags of Trash Collected in Successful East Columbia Cleanup

🏊 Make a Splash! SWIM Lessons Now Open for Registration at the ARC

🎵 Today’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, April 16th

Thursday, April 17th

Friday, April 18th

Saturday, April 19th

Sunday, April 20th

*More events coming soon!

Ulta Heist Leads to Major Retail Theft Arrest in Spring Hill

Two men have been arrested in Spring Hill in connection with a nationwide organized retail theft operation. The arrests followed an undercover sting at The Crossings, where 30-year-old Pedro Gonzalez was seen leaving an Ulta store with a bulging backpack. Police stopped the car he was in, driven by 35-year-old Yandy Ortiz, and found both a backpack and duffel bag filled with stolen merchandise. Gonzalez, a Cuban national, is linked to at least 88 thefts across the country, involving more than $133,000 in stolen goods. Both men are being held in Maury County Jail on felony theft and organized retail crime charges, and Arizona authorities are also seeking Gonzalez’s extradition. 

Over 60 Bags of Trash Collected in Successful East Columbia Cleanup

From City of Columbia, TN - Government’s post…

The Clean Up Columbia campaign’s East Columbia Community Cleanup was a tremendous success, with over 60 bags of trash collected throughout the area!

This impactful event was made possible thanks to the efforts of Keep Maury Beautiful, Inc., the Triple C’s Columbia Community Cleanup Team, and the many community members, businesses, and organizations who showed up to participate.

The cleanup was a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when a community comes together. Columbia is now cleaner, brighter, and more beautiful thanks to everyone's hard work and shared pride in making a difference.

The City looks forward to keeping the momentum going—join the next cleanup on April 26th in the Columbia Arts District and help make an impact once again!

Make a Splash! SWIM Lessons Now Open for Registration at the ARC

Registration for our free SWIM Lessons this coming week are now open!

Columbia Aquatics & Recreation Center is proud to offer SWIM Lessons, free with membership or a day pass, lifeguard-led program designed to teach essential swimming skills and water safety. Open to ages 4 and up, and all skill levels, these lessons focus on building confidence in the water while providing high-quality instruction from our certified lifeguards.

Registration is available on a weekly basis, Monday through Friday afternoons, allowing flexibility for participants to dive in at their convenience. Whether you are learning to swim for the first time or looking to improve your technique, SWIM Lessons provide a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment.

Start making waves today and take the next step toward becoming a stronger, safer swimmer. Ages 4 and up. Spots are limited, so register today!

For more information or to sign up, visit here or drop by and see us at the ARC!

🎵 Today’s Live Music

Sunday, April 13th

John Salaway & Raw Radick, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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