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Three killed in north Columbus mass shooting, one in east side shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two overnight shootings in Columbus resulted in four people being killed, including three in a mass shooting on the north side. Columbus police said they received reports of a shooting at 2:35 a.m. at the intersection of East 5th Avenue and Summit Street, which is located between Weinland Park and Italian […]
U.S. Marshals Service arrests wanted fugitive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A wanted fugitive is in custody after an arrest was made early Friday morning in Columbus. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended De Tronne Marshall-Dennis, after it was discovered he was still in the Columbus area. […]
Man shoots Columbus elementary school student with pellet gun during recess
Columbus police are searching for a man who fired a pellet gun and struck a student during morning recess at a Columbus City elementary school, a school district spokesperson said. The shooting happened Thursday during morning recess at John Burroughs Elementary School on Columbus' West Side. ...
4 arrests made at DUI checkpoint near west Columbus on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Franklin County DUI Task Force has released results from a sobriety checkpoint conducted within Prairie Township on Friday. The checkpoint was set up on Norton Road from 8 p.m. on Friday to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. Of the 457 vehicles came through the checkpoint during that time, 165 were checked.
Police: Pedestrian hit by car in northwest Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person is seriously hurt after they were struck by a vehicle on the city's northwest side early Sunday morning, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to the intersection of West Henderson Road and Wendys Drive just after midnight on reports of...
Authorities searching for theft suspects near Polaris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are asking the community to help them track down two suspects in a theft case from April. Authorities said a woman's wallet was stolen while she was at dinner in the 1800 block of Polaris Parkway on April 26 around 8 p.m. Just...
Training accident shooting death of Ohio corrections officer ruled a homicide: autopsy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — There are new developments in the investigation into the accidental shooting death of an Ohio corrections officer. After weeks of waiting, WSYX received a copy of the autopsy report for Lt. Rodney Osborne. He was shot and killed on April 9 during a training accident at the corrections facility in Orient.
Girlfriend of Franklin County murder suspect charged with threatening witness during trial
The girlfriend of a man currently on trial for murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court was brought into court in shackles Friday to provide testimony after being accused of sending threatening messages to another witness and driving by the witness' home during the trial. Sherita Carter, 31, is charged with two counts of intimidation of a witness. ...
Police operation cracks down on speeding on I-270
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – Several central Ohio law enforcement agencies are working together to make Interstate 270 safer. Five different agencies Thursday carried out a multi-agency speed enforcement operation. It was led by Dublin police, Hilliard police, Columbus police, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). “What we saw yesterday […]
Unaccompanied teens banned at Columbus Taco Fest, security doubled after fights on Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On day two of the Columbus Taco Fest, festivalgoers enjoyed a variety of tacos, live music and activities at Genoa Park. Those paying attention may have noticed more security guards stationed across the festival and more police cars sitting out front. There were also new signs at the entrance, alerting visitors that you must be 18 or older to enter.
Drug overdose deaths drop in Franklin County to lowest level since pandemic
Drug overdose deaths both in Franklin County and nationwide decreased in 2023, but while opioid deaths dropped for the U.S. overall, the substances that made Ohio an epicenter for the opioid crisis are still the leading cause of overdose deaths in Columbus and beyond. Overdose deaths dropped nationally by 3% in 2023 compared...
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