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One dead after fiery crash on I-270
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after the vehicle they were a passenger in caught fire after hitting the back of a semi-truck on Interstate 270 in Jackson Township Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on I-270 westbound just east of Interstate 71 at approximately 3:26 p.m. […]
$10 million bond set for 19-year-old man charged in Alexa Stakely's death
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man charged in the death of 29-year-old Alexa Stakely was given a $10 million bond by a Franklin County judge Thursday morning. Gerald Dowling was scheduled to appear in Franklin County Municipal Court but waived his appearance. This comes hours after admitting to police his involvement in an incident that led to Stakely’s death. He and two 16-year-old boys were charged with murder.
Man in critical condition after being shot near Cleveland Avenue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man is in critical condition after being shot in the area of Cleveland and 22nd avenues Tuesday morning. Few details were immediately available, but ABC 6 confirmed the shooting happened before 9 a.m. ABC 6's Mike McCarthy shared photos from the scene that showed...
Police: 2-year-old child hospitalized after being hit by car in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in east Columbus on Tuesday. According to the Columbus Division of Police, the child was struck on Dewbourne Drive near Gender Road just before 3 p.m. The child was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in...
$1 million bond remains for semi driver charged in I-70 crash that killed 6, injured 18 last year
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — The man facing charges in the fatal bus crash that left six people dead last year will keep his bond set at $1 million. Jacob McDonald, 61, appeared virtually in Licking County court Tuesday afternoon for a bond hearing. He faces six counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, nine counts of vehicular assault and 11 counts of assault.
5 in custody after multi-county chase that ended near I-270 & Cemetery Road
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Five people are in custody following a pursuit that started in Ashland and ended in the Columbus area Wednesday evening. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers were notified that Ashland police officers were pursuing a vehicle that was involved in a robbery, according to an OSHP statement.
Ashville Woman Arrested After Domestic Incident Escalates into Violent Confrontation with Police
Ashville, OH – July 22, 2024 – A routine domestic incident took a violent turn on Monday when Ashville police responded to a call involving domestic assault and erratic behavior, resulting in the arrest of Sabrina Siriano, 39, on multiple charges including assault on a police officer. Ashville...
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