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CRIME & SAFETY
One dead after Licking County motorcycle crash
BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash Monday night. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Alexander Snider, 21, of Somerset, was operating a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle on Cristland Hill Road near Buckeye Lake when the vehicle veered off the left side of the highway at a curve. […]
Call the Police if You See One of These Outside Your House in Ohio!
Ohio, known as the Buckeye State, is home to bustling cities, charming small towns, and a rich history that reflects the heart of America. However, like any other state, Ohio faces its share of crime and safety challenges. Home safety is a top priority for residents, as being aware of potential threats can make all the difference in preventing crime. This article aims to educate Ohioans about common signs of suspicious activity and what steps to take if they encounter these threats outside their homes.
Wrongful death lawsuit claims Licking County bus crash was 'entirely preventable'
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A fiery crash in Licking County last year that involved five vehicles, including a bus carrying dozens of high school students, is now the subject of several wrongful death lawsuits. Six people died and 18 others were injured in November 2023 when the driver of...
Multi-county pursuit across central Ohio ends in arrest
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A vehicle chase that crossed multiple central Ohio counties resulted in a Florida man being arrested Tuesday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the chase began when an alert was issued for a reportedly stolen 2024 Toyota RAV4 last seen driving on State Route 95 in Richland County. OSHP […]
Columbus charter school founder pleads guilty to bank fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Abdirizak Y. Farah, the founder and superintendent of two Columbus charter schools, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud. Farah, 59, admitted to using school funds for personal purposes, including purchasing his home in New Albany. Farah established the Focus Learning Academy of Northern...
Ohio judge overturns jury verdict in 'exceptional' murder case
After nearly 15 years on the bench as a Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge, there aren't many firsts left for Mark Serrott. But on Thursday, Serrott granted a new trial for a man who had been found guilty of murder by a jury in May. ...
Boy, 8, found dead in attic of Ohio home; mother, girlfriend arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An 8-year-old boy was found dead in the attic of a Columbus home and now his mother and her girlfriend are facing criminal charges. Lashanda Wilder, 32, the mother of Martonio Wilder, is charged with murder and obstruction of justice, according to WCMH Channel 4. Johnna Lowe, 33, is charged with obstruction of justice. Both are being held in the Franklin County Jail after surrendering to police Saturday afternoon, WBNS Channel 10 reports.
Wrongful death suits filed in fiery crash that killed 6, including Tusky Valley students
Estates of at least three people who died in a fiery Nov. 14 chain-reaction crash in Licking County that killed six Tuscarawas Valley students, staff and parents filed wrongful death lawsuits against a central Ohio trucking company and its driver. The estate of 18-year-old bus passenger John Mosley filed suit in June, and...
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