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Reynoldsburg couple that was found dead in home identified
For an earlier report on this story view the video player above. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people who […]
Man ‘insists he trtured and killed a man whom he met at a gas station, recording everything because someone tried to steal his wallet and he was drugged’; sentenced
Columbus, OH – According to the court documents, the 35-year-old defendant, later identified as Tlmothy, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibiIity of parole after he killed 30-year-old Drevv three years ago. Prosecutors claim the defendant beat the victim to death before he set his body on fire. Right before he was sentenced to life in prison, he pleaded guilty to aggravated murderer, kidnapping and corpse abuse.
Columbus police share more footage of three people connected to the death of Alexa Stakely
Just hours prior to a public vigil in honor of a mother and speech pathologist from central Ohio who tragically lost her life while attempting to prevent the theft of her vehicle with her son inside, Columbus police released new surveillance footage on Wednesday, revealing three suspects who are being sought in connection with her death.
OSHP: 64-year-old man killed in Fairfield County motorcycle crash
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A 64-year-old man was killed during a motorcycle crash in Fairfield County Friday evening, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. OSHP says the crash occurred just before 7:20 p.m. on state Route 159 near milepost 1 in Clearcreek Township. Warren Brewer Jr., of Columbus,...
One dead in northeast Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after being shot Saturday morning in northeast Columbus. A police dispatcher said that Columbus police officers were called to the 1700 block of Genessee Avenue near the neighborhood of East Linden at 10:38 a.m. Officers arrived two minutes later and found one person who had been shot. […]
Police release video of Ohio State robbery and shooting, with one suspect still at large
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police are on the lookout for a shooter in a robbery this month near the Ohio State University campus. The robbery occurred at the University District’s Gateway plaza in the 1500 block of North High Street just before 2 a.m. on July 7. One suspect, 18-year-old Skyler Steward, was arrested, […]
Report confirms cause of death for mom who died during Ohio State graduation ceremony
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An autopsy reported has confirmed the cause of death for a mother who died during the Ohio State graduation ceremony in May. According to an autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE,53-year-old Larissa R. Brady died of multiple blunt force injuries on May 5. Her death has been ruled a suicide, per the publication,
Man Arrested in Shots Fired Incident in Ashville
ASHVILLE, Ohio – Law enforcement responded to a shots fired incident early Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and a series of charges against the suspect involved. At approximately 2:30 AM, the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call alerting them to...
Ohio mom who crushed baby's skull before leaving body to decompose learns sentence
A mother who crushed her 4-month-old baby's skull and left his body to decompose before calling police will serve at least 20 years behind bars. Melissa Thorp, 40, entered a guilty plea to a charge of aggravated murder on Thursday. Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Julie Lynch ordered Thorp to serve...
Boy found after Amber Alert issued, suspects in custody
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two people were arrested after an amber alert was issued for a four-year-old boy, Matthew Brown-Giamarco. He was found safe two hours later after the initial amber alert was sent out. Police were looking for the mother, Sierra Brown, and her boyfriend, Taysen Hixon. They...
‘This Ain’t Y’all Community’: Family of Man Killed Outside RNC by Ohio Officers Claims He Was Defending Himself, Critical of Outside Police in Milwaukee
The family of a man who was fatally shot in Milwaukee this week by Ohio police officers assisting with Republican National Convention security said he was defending himself against another person when he was killed. Local activists joined family members of Samuel Sharpe Jr. in Red Arrow Park, just blocks...
Fifth former Columbus Zoo employee charged in $2.3 million scandal
To view previous coverage of the zoo fraud trial, watch the video player above. DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A fifth defendant in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium fraud scandal was charged with theft Friday in an ongoing investigation into $2.3 million in stolen funds. Grant Bell, a former purchasing assistant for the zoo and the […]
Boy, 2, shot in east Columbus drive-by, on the mend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The mother of a two-year-old boy who was shot and seriously injured outside his home in east Columbus is now speaking out about his recovery, saying the boy is getting stronger each day. This shooting happened on July 7. Columbus Police say it was a drive-by shooting and believe the shooter […]
Columbus woman indicted in relation to Licking County man's death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A woman from Columbus has been indicted on charges relating to the death of a man in Licking County earlier this month. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Lees Drive on the morning of July 5 on a report of a person who was not breathing.
COLUMBUS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, AND ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY
Darius Wynn, 28, of Columbus pleaded guilty Thursday to murder (an unclassified felony), aggravated robbery (a felony of the first degree), engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (a felony of the first degree) and two firearm specifications. Sentencing is set for Wednesday, August 28 at 8:30 AM. He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison with parole eligibility after 41 years.
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A motorcyclist is dead after a hit-and-run crash in South Linden Thursday afternoon. Columbus police said the crash happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Chittenden and Cleveland avenues. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition and pronounced dead at 6:29 p.m. There other vehicle was a Honda Fit, […]
Ohio Man Named ‘Pancake’ Arrested With Multiple Hamsters In His Pants
Every detail about the story you're about to read is completely, 100% real, and no names, details, or photos have been changed or altered. This is the story about an Ohio Man named "Pancake," being arrested for stealing Hamsters, which were found in the pants of his leopard-print onesie. Buckle Up.
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