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Westside community group says cameras captured clues before deadly Hilltop crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west Columbus community group alerting neighborhoods about crime and violence says member cameras captured two vehicles on video moments before they were involved in a deadly accident in the Hilltop. It's a sad tragedy," said the founder of SecUrban Living, an organization that works...
Man with ties to Columbus added to FBI’s most wanted list
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The FBI is searching for an alleged swatter, who could possibly be located in central Ohio. According to the FBI, Brayden Grace, 18, is wanted for his alleged involvement in conspiring to place and causing to be placed, swatting calls to multiple police and emergency departments across the Unites States, including […]
Police identify man shot dead by law enforcement after opening fire in Amazon warehouse
West Jefferson police have identified a man killed by police Sunday after he fired a gun just inside the entrance of an Amazon warehouse facility in the Madison County city, leading to an evacuation and emergency response before he fled. Ali Hamsa Yusuf, 22, was fatally shot by law enforcement after the man...
More charges in 'execution' killing of teen Brylan Butcher, found dead in Hilltop alley
A man who is already serving time in prison has been charged in what prosecutors said was the "execution" of a teenager found in between trash cans in a Hilltop alley in 2022. The indictment comes more than two years after the body of 14-year-old Brylan Butcher had been found in an alley behind the 300 block of South Terrace Avenue.
Three injured, including two police officers, after wrong-way collision in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two Columbus police officers have been hospitalized after a cruiser collided with a wrong-way driver in the South Side of Columbus. According to Columbus police a traffic collision occurred near the intersection of South Champion Avenue and Stanley Avenue at 10:57 a.m. in the Southern Orchards neighborhood. Three people were injured, […]
Families shaken following Linden homicide case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Families in a Linden neighborhood are heartbroken Tuesday after another violent loss in their community. An 18-year-old was killed and another kid hurt in a shooting on Brentnell Avenue. Jennifer Richardson says she's still shaken after the gunfire at her apartment complex on Monday night....
Columbus man gets prison time in fatal South Side shooting that killed Joshua Watts
A man who fatally shot a father outside his South Side apartment in October will serve at least 14 years in prison. Aaron Beamon, 20, entered guilty pleas to charges of involuntary manslaughter and having weapons under disability in connection with the Oct. 8 shooting death of 32-year-old Joshua Watts.
Water rescue following stolen vehicle pursuit caught on camera
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A dramatic water rescue was caught on camera earlier this month. It all started when Franklin County deputies and Columbus Police tried to stop the driver of a stolen Jeep. The images caught on a deputy's cruiser camera in the early morning hours Tuesday May...
Man wanted for deadly Warren shooting captured near Columbus
WARREN, Ohio — A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Warren -- identified as 26-year-old Zaa Von Hameed -- has been captured. Hameed was arrested late Monday night by the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team at an address near the 400 block of Shadow Run Drive in Groveport, which is south of Columbus.
Woman indicted for OVI, aggravated vehicular homicide in 2023 crash that killed Meals on Wheels volunteer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman was indicted on charges related to a crash that killed a woman who was volunteering for Meals on Wheels last year. Amanda Hitt was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drug or a combination of both and failure to stop after an accident.
Feds arrest alleged Columbus robber suspected in three bank robberies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — FBI agents charged a Columbus man in connection with three bank robberies last month, including one where he allegedly got into the bank vault. Hussein Mohamed faces charges of bank robbery and conspiracy. A criminal complaint written by an FBI agent accuses him of stealing:
Gahanna high school student struck by vehicle while walking; driver arrested
GAHANNA, Ohio — A driver is facing charges after he allegedly struck a high school student in Gahanna on Tuesday. At 7:30 a.m., a student was in the crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle that was entering Havens Corners Road. The driver did not stay at the scene.
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