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Man arrested after allegedly firing shots, threatening off-duty officer in Fairfield County
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) — A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged on Sunday after allegedly threatening an off-duty Carroll, Ohio police officer by firing shots in Canal Winchester. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, an off-duty officer from Carroll called authorities after a reported shooting at the 7000 block of Pickerington Road. The […]
Man found dead with gunshot wound in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old man was found dead in a residence with a gunshot wound on Friday. The sheriff's office said deputies were called to the 8000 block of Pleasantville Road in Richland Township on a report of a man who was not breathing.
GoFundMe account set up after death of father and son in Pickaway County crash
A GoFundMe account has been established to help the family of a Circleville teen and his father who died following a two-vehicle crash in Pickaway County pay for their funeral and other expenses. John G. Curtis, 15, was driving with his learner's permit with his father, Joe D. Curtis, 46,...
Police: Southwest Columbus shooting leaves woman seriously injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman is seriously injured following a shooting on the city's southwest side Monday evening, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called on a report of multiple shots being fired in the 700 block of Canonby Place, located in the South Franklinton neighborhood, shortly after 7 p.m.
Kroger rolls out new security measures at several Ohio stores, including receipt checks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kroger will now be checking receipts at several Columbus locations after a reported increase in theft. Mark Bruce, a spokesperson for the company, confirmed the new measure on Sunday, saying that safety is one of their core values. The safety measure has already been deployed and...
Convicted felon arrested for allegedly lying on federal form while trying to purchase a gun
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A local gun shop owner said he helped prevent a convicted felon from buying a gun at his shop. It's all thanks to a newer state law. Waahid Jaye, 33, was arrested on several charges in 2021 including attempted murder, aggravated assault and discharging a firearm near a prohibited premises. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and the other charges were dropped.
Police looking for suspects accused of robbing man in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities are searching for suspects accused of robbing a man on Sunday morning in north Columbus. Columbus police said the man was assaulted and robbed by four unknown suspects while on the 1700 block of Morse Road around 9 a.m. on Sunday. Police have provided...
More than 40 vehicles vandalized in Short North
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 40 vehicles parked in the Short North had their windows broken out overnight, according to reports from the Columbus Division of Police. Thirty-five vehicles had their windows smashed while parked in a parking lot behind an apartment complex. According to a preliminary investigation, the...
Volunteers save pool from closing in Licking County neighborhood
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a summer day in Beechwood Trails, the neighborhood pool is the place to be. The pool is run by volunteer board members and funded by membership fees, donations and sales. In February, the terms of the board members were expiring, and a post to the...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central Ohio
A number of central Ohio counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon. Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties, along with 23 other Ohio counties, are in the watch area. It is set to expire at 8 p.m.
Columbus Weather: Few showers possible but mostly dry rest of the holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A few showers are still possible later today, but the majority of our Memorial Day is mainly quiet. Scattered showers remain in the forecast for the next several days. The end of the week looks sunny, cool, and beautiful!. ALSO | Radar | Maps |...
After stormy Sunday, more storms overnight, cooling down for Memorial Day
The rain will taper off to a few showers early Monday. Winds will increase from the west, gusting between 20-30 mph. Temperatures will stay in the 70s on Memorial Day, with lingering clouds and a few showers. Some periods of afternoon sun and drier conditions will provide opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the day.
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