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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 […]
Police: 4-year-old Columbus boy at center of Amber Alert found safe
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 4-year-old Columbus boy at the center of an Amber Alert was found safe Friday morning, according to police. Matthew Brown-Giamarco was reported missing by his father just before 5 a.m. from the area of Wedgewood Drive and Eakin Road in the Holly Hill neighborhood. Columbus Division of Police Sgt. James Fuqua said the boy was found unharmed just after 11 a.m. on Dexter Avenue.
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.
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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...
Body Cam Video Shows Columbus Officers STOPPED KNIFE ATTACK When They Shot Man Near RNC
The Columbus, Ohio, police chief immediately released a body cam video showing that Columbus police officers stopped a knife attack when they shot a man near the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The dramatic body cam video, which you can watch below, shows that officers witnessed a man with a knife...
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, […]
Columbus police arrest alleged shooter in attempted revenge murder
For a previous report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police have arrested a second man in connection with an alleged revenge shooting in the Westland area where the wrong person was shot. In May, police named Dillan Bush, 21, a suspect after an investigation revealed his possible […]
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,
Ohio law enforcement agencies confiscate 11 pounds of meth in 3-month investigation
SENECA Co., Ohio (WTVG) - The Seneca County Drug Task Force along with the Sandusky County Drug Task Force, Columbus DEA and the Ottawa County Major Crimes Task Force confiscated 11 pounds of meth, just over four pounds of cocaine and four ounces of fentanyl in a three-month operation. According...
Columbus family business fights back against repeated vandalism and car break-ins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A family-owned business in downtown Columbus is battling back against vandalism and car break-ins after becoming a regular target of crooks. "We are not doing anything wrong," said Derek Amaya, whose family owns The Cave Lounge on East Main Street. Amaya says since the business...
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,...
Toddler shot in front of home defies odds, smiles again as community rallies support
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 2-year-old boy shot in the head outside his home during a drive-by shooting in southeast Columbus over the Fourth of July weekend is now making tremendous strides in his recovery, according to his family. "The other day, I was able to get him to...
Ohio man sentenced for killing a killer in Franklinton home
A man who had gone to a Franklinton home in May 2021 to help clean up a homicide scene, only to kill the man who called him, will spend more than 10 years in prison. Anthony Rogers, 38, of the Near East Side, entered a guilty plea to a count of involuntary manslaughter for the May 9, 2021, death of 44-year-old Carlos Benito. ...
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