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Pickaway Co. Prosecutor considers criminal charges in shooting death of prison lieutenant
ORIENT, Ohio – The Pickaway County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing possible criminal charges in the shooting death of an Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections lieutenant during a training exercise at the Corrections Training Academy in Orient. The Guardian was the first to break the tragic story of...
Police release surveillance photos, videos of three suspects in Alexa Stakely’s death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police released new details in its investigation into the death of Alexa Stakely during a carjacking and believe there are three suspects. Police shared photos from surveillance video of the three alleged suspects walking around multiple condominiums and apartment complexes near Gender Road during the early morning hours on July […]
Amanda Woman to Face Charges of Assault, Robbery, and Obstruction Following Competency Evaluation
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — Lindsey Pyle is set to face multiple charges, including assault, robbery, and obstruction, after being found competent to stand trial. The charges stem from an incident on July 12, 2023, at the Goodwill store located at 24799 US 23 in Circleville, Ohio. According to the official...
A Homeless Man Was Shot and Killed, Which Makes People Worry About the Safety of Out-of-state Cops at the RNC
The man who lived in one of Milwaukee’s tent cities was known to many people in the King Park neighborhood and was described by a friend as a “beautiful person.” People would often see him with a Bible while walking his dog. A cousin of the guy...
Juveniles ransack Columbus high school with estimated $10,000 in damages
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are searching for two juveniles who broke vending machines, spilled paint, and damaged several rooms at a Columbus high school. The vandalism happened at Bishop Ready High School around 1 a.m. on July 13. A Columbus police report said the suspects, described as juveniles,...
Never Go Full Richard Gere: Columbus Man Goes on Rampage, Breaks Into Multiple Stores, Found Sleeping with Hamsters Stuffed in His Pants
Columbus Dispatch - A dog collar was found in the man's left pant leg, according to the body camera footage. Officers also asked the man about other animals and their locations. "Please don't tell me there's gerbils anywhere else," one officer says. "For your safety, is there a gerbil inside...
New video shows arrest of girlfriend of Martonio Wilder's mother
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Video just released shows the chaotic scene from last month when a woman was arrested for her alleged role in the death of her girlfriend's young son. Johnna Lowe was arrested in June in connection with the death of 8-year-old Martonio Wilder, the son of...
Columbus family asks for help locating man after vehicle crashed, abandoned in Xenia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — The family of a missing man is asking the public for help solving the mystery. In May, police found Michael Clausell’s crashed vehicle in Xenia. Since then, he’s vanished without a trace. 2 NEWS spoke with the family about Clausell’s disappearance. His family is hoping someone will come forward with information […]
'He's not going to have his mom,' family calls mom a hero after her death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Canal Winchester mother is being called a hero after dying from trying to save her young son's life. "It was her only son, just being taken from her; she couldn’t let it happen," said Hayden Swartz, Alexa Stakely's stepbrother. "She’s a fighter."
Columbus City Schools teacher kicked 5-year-old student, parents allege in lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Parents are suing the Columbus Board of Education and a district teacher after she allegedly physically assaulted their 5-year-old. The student, who is an elementary student in the Columbus City Schools, was sitting on the floor in his Pre-K class on May 3 when a teacher tripped over him, according to […]
OSU emeritus professor robbed at knifepoint at campus parking garage
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A professor was robbed by a man with a knife at an Ohio State University parking garage Tuesday. A public safety notice from the university said the robbery happened at the Arps Garage at 1950 College Road around 5 p.m. on July 16. The suspect...
Fourth suspect arrested in fatal southeast Columbus shooting at apartment complex
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fourth person is in custody after a fatal shooting occurred in southeast Columbus at an apartment complex over one month ago. Chaz Cooley-Ward, 29, is allegedly one of at least four suspects arrested in connection to the death of Jahaan Harris, who was gunned down in the 2700 block of […]
'Stop the lying and crocodile tears.' Near Trump assassination shows what America is.
Trump shooting is what America has become Well, once again we see and hear people and pundits and governmental officials decrying the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. We hear...
One in critical condition after east Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is hospitalized after a shooting on the east side of Columbus Tuesday night. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the shooting happened on the 1400 block of Elaine Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no further information available […]
Columbus police have killed more than 60 people since 2013, outpacing many peer cities
After Columbus police shot and killed a man armed with knives near the site of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday, a total of eight people have been shot by Columbus Division of Police officers in 2024, and seven have died. Where does Columbus rank compared to other U.S. cities when it comes to police violence against citizens? ...
VIDEO: Body camera footage of King Park shooting, residents react
MILWAUKEE – A 43-year-old homeless man known as Jehovah was killed in King Park after a shooting involving police officers from Columbus, Ohio Tuesday afternoon. The officers were in Milwaukee as part of a large law enforcement presence for the Republican National Convention. Witnesses told different accounts of the...
Records: Man accused of punching Columbus police officer multiple times
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was arrested after he punched a Columbus police officer multiple times on Monday, according to Franklin County Municipal Court records. Around 8:10 a.m., officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to the CVS at 2680 North High Street in north Columbus after they received a report of a disturbance. Police learned that Leo Wilson was threatening customers and being irate.
Association of state troopers wants Americans to vote for the best looking police cruiser
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) is asking Americans to vote for the best looking police cruiser. According to the AAST, voting has begun for the 11th annual "America's Best-Looking Cruiser" Calendar Contest." Per the association, the top 13 states with the most votes will be included in the 2025 wall calendar, with the top cruiser being featured on the cover.
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