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Two injured in crash involving Columbus police cruiser
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people, including one Columbus police officer, were injured in a crash involving a police cruiser Thursday afternoon. Around 2:53 p.m., a crash occurred involving a police cruiser near the intersection of Joyce Avenue and East Fifth Avenue in the Devon Triangle neighborhood, according to the Columbus Division of Police. There, […]
One killed in afternoon shooting in Columbus’ North Linden neighborhood
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead Thursday afternoon after a shooting in the North Linden neighborhood. At about 1:21 p.m., Columbus police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Manchester Avenue on a report of a roommate dispute. While driving to the scene, officers were informed that a shooting had taken place, according […]
39 dogs, 40 geckos seized in Franklin County dogfighting investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Humane seized 39 dogs and 40 leopard geckos after serving search warrants at multiple places in Franklin County. On Wednesday, Columbus Humane agents executed multiple search warrants in the north, south, central and east regions of the county and seized the animals in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police, […]
FBI most wanted suspect found and arrested in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The FBI found a most wanted suspect in Columbus on Thursday who used nicknames including “bit coin”, “Simswapping”, “user data god”, “Tuyal” and “yahoo.emails.” Agents arrested 18-year-old Brayden Grace after accusing him of being involved in multiple swatting calls across the United States. He faces charges including conspiracy, interstate stalking, interstate […]
Ohio man sentenced to life without parole for 31 years in fatal March 2021 shooting spree
A man who killed someone he considered a brother and inspiration will spend at least 31 years in prison before being eligible for parole. A jury found Dwight Turner Jr., 35, of Columbus, guilty in April of murder, felonious assault and discharging a weapon over a public roadway. The jury in the case also acquitted him of separate counts of felonious assault and murder after deliberating for about five hours over two days.
57 citations, stolen car recovered, driver caught at 102 mph in I-270 traffic enforcement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A multi-agency traffic enforcement push on I-270 on the west side of Columbus netted dozens of citations, a stolen car, and more. The enforcement happened between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on I-270 with Dublin police, Hilliard police, Columbus police, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Franklin County jury finds woman acted in self-defense in shooting outside Franklinton home
A Franklin County jury acquitted a 30-year-old woman after determining she shot another woman in self-defense. Ja'Lynn Davis, of Franklinton, was on trial for two counts of felonious assault in the Jan. 7, 2023 incident. Related coverage:Police identify man shot dead by law enforcement after opening fire in Amazon warehouse.
City of Columbus moving closer to constructing major new indoor aquatic center
The city of Columbus is moving closer to announcing a major new indoor aquatics center project, likely to be located in the northeast quadrant of the city, but details including a site and potential funding partners are still being worked out behind the scenes. "We're still just looking at and...
National steakhouse returning to central Ohio with restaurant in former O’Charley’s
Watch a previous NBC4 report on O’Charley’s Ohio closures in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A national steakhouse, which once operated several central Ohio restaurants that shuttered after the chain filed for bankruptcy, is returning to Columbus after purchasing a former O’Charley’s that closed last year for $2.6 million. Logan’s Roadhouse acquired […]
Former Westerville daycare worker gets prison sentence for taking child to bathroom alone
A former Westerville daycare worker was sentenced to two years in prison after a heated sentencing hearing Thursday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. David Cantrell, 31, had previously entered a guilty plea to a felony count of endangering children. Cantrell was initially charged with two counts of gross sexual imposition.
CPD retracts statement that man died from self-inflicted gunshot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police on Thursday retracted its statement that a man died from a self-inflicted gunshot during a confrontation with officers this morning. CPD sent a statement to media just after 11 a.m., noting that the statement was "sent in haste and error." Police were called...
Autopsy report reveals bullet struck Ohio lieutenant just above his bulletproof vest
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio lieutenant who was fatally shot during a training exercise last month was struck just above his bulletproof vest, according to an autopsy report. According to Rodney Osborne's autopsy report from the Franklin County Coroner's Office, the bullet struck him in the chest. The bullet was found in the back portion of the vest.
Sunny, warmer, rain returns Friday, lingers into the weekend
High pressure will bring drier weather and lots of sunshine, along with a warming trend, as readings reach the upper 70s. Clouds will drift in from the west this evening, with isolated showers developing late tonight.
Amazon worker raises concern after two separate incidents involving guns at work
WEST JEFFERSON, Ohio (WCMH) – A second incident involving a gun brought police to the Amazon facility in West Jefferson Wednesday morning. According to a police report, a contracted employee working at the Amazon CMH4 building was “clearing the yard” and knocked on the side of a semi-truck to wake up the driver. The driver […]
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