CRIME & SAFETY
Search underway in Ohio, Kentucky for double-homicide suspect
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) -A double homicide investigation is underway in Manchester Thursday, according to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Deputies and BCI are at the scene at Adams and Sixth Streets. Deputies have not stated how many people were shot. Deputies believe it to be an isolated incident....
Troopers seize $1.75 million worth of cocaine during traffic stop in Ohio
MADISON COUNTY, Ohio — A woman was arrested earlier this month after troopers discovered around $1.75 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop in Ohio. Andrea Celaya Rodriguez, 27, from Tucson, Arizona, was charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, both of which are first-degree felonies.
Man accused of killing girlfriend in Newark now charged with murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Charges were upgraded Thursday for a man accused of killing his girlfriend in Newark. According to documents just obtained Thursday afternoon, from the Licking County Common Pleas Court, 22-year-old Andrew Hoskinson is now charged with murder, aggravated murder and strangulation. Hoskinson is accused of killing...
Ohio inmate captured in Henderson sentenced
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — An escaped Ohio inmate who was captured in Henderson is now learning his fate. The Commonwealth's Attorney, Herbert McKee Jr., says James Lee was sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison Wednesday after escaping from the Allen-Oakwood Prison. Lee escaped from Prison in May...
Suspects played basketball with New Albany man, then robbed him, police say
NEW ALBANY (WCMH) – A man playing basketball in New Albany was allegedly offered a vape cartridge and robbed at gunpoint by two others Sunday afternoon. According to the New Albany Police Department, an officer responded to reports of a person with a gun at James River Park, near the intersection of James River Road […]
Franklin County jail inmate uses shank to stab fellow inmate accused of killing brother
A Franklin County Jail inmate used an 8-inch shank to stab a fellow inmate accused of killing his brother in what court documents described as an attempt at revenge. Charles Fleming, 19, is accused of using the sharpened piece of metal to stab Tayeshawn Gavin, 20, several times in the neck and head, according to court documents.
One killed on I-70 near Pickerington after police chase that began in Zanesville
LANCASTER − The Ohio Highway Patrol said a person was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Intestate 70 near the Ohio 256 Pickerington interchange Thursday around 1 a.m. The patrol said the crash involved a police chase that started in Zanesville on Interstate 70 before crossing into Fairfield County.
Woman dead after bail bond extortion attempt
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) — A woman from the Franklin County area is dead after she was allegedly part of a bail bond theft attempt in Clark County. According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the woman, who has not been identified, was shot Monday by a resident on the 7000 block of South Charleston-Clifton Road […]
OSP investigating 4-vehicle injury crash
LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle crash involving two semis. Troopers responded to U.S. Route 33 near State Route 274 around 2 p.m. on March 27. Preliminary investigation shows a 2014 Toyota Corolla was traveling eastbound on US-33 when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a […]
Ohio man stole a swimming pool from a business
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio — A Newark, Ohio, man was sentenced to serve two years in prison for stealing a swimming pool from a Zanesville business, according to Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch. Charles E. Hess, 48, appeared before Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge Kelly Cottrill on March 27 for sentencing. Officials say he will […]
Columbus man wanted in 2018 Hilltop homicide arrested by US Marshals, Franklin County SWAT
U.S. Marshals and Franklin County Sheriff's SWAT deputies have arrested a Columbus man wanted on charges for a May 2018 homicide in central Hilltop. Wayne Earl Romine II, 31, was indicted on March 22 by a Franklin County grand jury on two counts of murder in the shooting death of 19-year-old John Williams Medlin IV. He is also charged with discharging a firearm on prohibited premises, and being in possession of a weapon under disability. The latter charge means Romine has a prior felony conviction that prohibited him from having a gun.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.