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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,...
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...
Columbus police release additional footage of 3 suspects connected with death of Alexa Stakely
Hours before a public vigil honoring the memory of a central Ohio mother and speech pathologist who died after trying to stop the theft of her vehicle with her son inside, Columbus police on Wednesday released additional surveillance video of three suspects wanted in connection with her death. The video...
Ohio Woman Arrested on Possession Charges
A Plain City, Ohio woman was arrested Monday, July 15 after a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of U.S. 30 near Elm Road. The deputy spotted a blue passenger car traveling east at a very high rate of speed which led to the traffic stop. The vehicle was checked at 103 mph.
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 […]
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...
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 […]
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...
'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."
Warrant Watch: Man sought in gas station shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An overnight stop at a gas station ended with a bullet in one man’s leg. Now, Columbus police and the US Marshals Service are tracking the suspect in this case. A shootout at approximately 3 a.m. on March 17 of this year, at a Shell gas station near Alum Creek Drive. […]
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 […]
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...
‘What the heck?’: Ohio man caught with hamsters inside leopard-print onesie
Police arrested a man with hamsters inside the leopard-print onesie he was wearing in Hilliard, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 9. Matthew Pancake was charged after allegedly breaking into numerous stores, including a pet store. Columbus Police said they responded to the break-ins and observed the suspect on surveillance video. Bodycam footage showed officers finding Pancake […]
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 […]
Man Found Hiding in a Bush after Several Attempted Burglary Attempts Sentenced to Prison
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — Justin Melvin of Columbus Ohio, implicated in a series of attempted burglaries and a tense apprehension involving local law enforcement, has been sentenced to prison following a court hearing on July 17, 2024. The incident unfolded on April 1st, 2024, when officers responded to multiple reports...
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.
Columbus Police Make Third Arrest in Navy Federal Credit Union Fraud Investigation
The Columbus Police Department has arrested Curtis Davis, 40, as part of an ongoing investigation into fraudulent activities at Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU). The investigation revealed that two checks totaling $122,225.98 were deposited into an NFCU account belonging to Christopher Upshaw, who is currently incarcerated in federal prison. Surveillance...
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? ...
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