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Jury finds man not guilty in fatal June 2023 shooting
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man was found not guilty of all charges stemming from a fatal June 2023 shooting on the northeast side of the city. On Monday, a jury found Thomas N. Hampton, 32, not guilty of the seven charges […]
Columbus investigates 'nuisance activity' hookah lounge where 3 died in shootings
The Columbus City Attorney is working with the Columbus Division of Police to investigate “nuisance activity” at a hookah lounge that was the site of a shooting Saturday that left three dead and three injured. The city’s Property Action Team works to shut down properties that are unsafe,...
Multiple murder trials are starting in Franklin County this week. Here's what we know.
Four unrelated homicide trials were expected to begin this week in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, although one was continued on Monday. The cases include a third trial for a woman accused of helping to plan a killing, a shooting inside a popular Far West Side gym and a stabbing death. Juries hearing the cases were expected to be seated on Monday in each case. ...
Motorcyclist dies in northeast Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after ejecting from their motorcycle Monday morning in a northeast Columbus crash. Columbus police said that someone was driving a Harley Davidson east on Morse Road just before 9:30 a.m. At the same time, a Toyota Camry was going west on Morse Road. As the Camry was […]
'Unacceptable': Columbus city, community leaders address violent weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A violent weekend in Columbus left five people dead and five others injured from different shootings across the city. According to numbers released Monday from the Columbus Division of Police, the city now stands at 36 homicides year-to-date. That is the lowest since 2016. At the same time last year, the city had already reached 70 homicides.
Major Bridge Struck: Semi-Hauling Excavator Causes Chaos on SR-33 West
A major bridge on SR-33 West faced significant damage today after a semi-truck/dump truck hauling an excavator struck it, causing a series of events leading to road closures and traffic disruptions. The incident occurred just outside Columbus on Gender Road Bridge, resulting in a shutdown of the affected roadway section.
Man charged in fatal birthday party shooting appears in court
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 30-year-old man accused of shooting another man during his birthday party in east Columbus made his first court appearance on Monday. Alsiaih Griffin was arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court after being charged with the murder of 34-year-old Tyler Goins early Saturday morning. Griffin received a bond amount of $1.25 […]
Medicaid fraud scheme: Ohio woman allegedly pilfers $1.5 million
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio — A local woman, previously prohibited from serving as a Medicaid health care provider, faces indictment for allegedly defrauding the Ohio Medicaid program once again, according to an announcement today by Ohio Attorney General Yost. Janay Corbitt, 36, has been indicted by a Franklin County grand...
FBI most wanted suspect from Columbus to remain in federal custody on swatting charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus man who made the FBI’s most wanted list for charges stemming from swatting calls across the United States will be held in federal custody until his trial in another state. Brayden Grace, who was arrested May 16, appeared in federal court Monday afternoon. He will appear in federal court […]
Ohio bar goes viral for new policy on weekends: Only 30 and up allowed
An Ohio bar is going viral after it started a new policy, only people 30 or older are allowed in during the weekend. Donerick’s Pub, in in Groveport outside of Columbus, made a post saying, “No exceptions, 30 & up Friday and Saturday nights.” There is also a cover charge for the bar, which starts […]
Heat gives way to severe storms, damaging winds Wednesday in Columbus, NWS says
Summer continues to inch closer, and with it comes an increased chance of stormy days. Wednesday might be one of those days, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. One or more rounds of storms are possible starting Wednesday night, and some of them may be strong or severe. Damaging winds are...
South Columbus construction crash a reminder of road safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) continue to investigate a crash which sent a construction worker to the hospital. It happened a little after 9 p.m. Sunday on U.S. Route 23 just south of Interstate 270, according to FCSO. The latest update from the sheriff’s office is that the […]
Authorities searching for theft suspects near Polaris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are asking the community to help them track down two suspects in a theft case from April. Authorities said a woman's wallet was stolen while she was at dinner in the 1800 block of Polaris Parkway on April 26 around 8 p.m. Just...
Grove City passes toughest laws in Ohio against drivers who hit people in crosswalks
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WSYX) — A unanimous vote of approval came down at Grove City Council Monday night after an ABC6 On Your Side Problem Solvers investigation regarding crosswalk safety. Now, drivers in the city will face the most severe penalties in Ohio if they hit someone in a crosswalk.
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