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One killed in afternoon shooting in Columbus’ North Linden neighborhoodNBC4 Columbus11 HOURS AGO
Amazon security guard tries to kill unsuspecting boss before he’s shot dead in gunfight with police: ‘He almost executed me’New York Post21 HOURS AGO
Westside community group says cameras captured clues before deadly Hilltop crashWSYX ABC61 DAY AGO
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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, officers were informed that a shooting had taken place, according to the Columbus […]
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.
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...
2 injured in crash involving Columbus police cruiser
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus police officer and another person were hospitalized after a crash Thursday afternoon. Columbus police said the crash between the car and cruiser happened around 2:50 p.m. near 5th Avenue and Joyce Avenue. The officers went to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. The...
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.
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.
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.
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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...
Long-standing Short North bar and eatery announces closing date
After more than a decade, a Short North bar will remain open for just over two weeks before saying goodbye for good. After announcing in late April its plans to close in the near future, Mouton shared its final day of service in a social media post yesterday. Mouton will...
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.
Cameras capture thieves allegedly stealing outdoor furniture from Columbus church
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A southeast Columbus church is now scrambling to replace outdoor furniture after suspected thieves walked off with more than $4,000 in grills, chairs and tables used for outdoor events and celebrations. That wasn't very nice, you can't do this," said Kana Heckman, with River Of...
Man indicted, accused of killing 14-year-old boy in Columbus in 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A grand jury indicted a Mansfield man on charges of aggravated murder and murder in the death of a 14-year-old Chillicothe boy in 2022. Brylan Butcher, 14, was found dead on March 5, 2022, in an alley behind Eureka Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood. His...
Adult-use cannabis could be accessible earlier than originally anticipated
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved a licensing scheme on Monday that could soon allow adult-use sales from current medical cannabis dispensaries. The proposal was devised by the Division of Cannabis (DCC). Medical dispensaries that are also looking to sell recreational marijuana are expected...
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