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DNA leads to arrest of Ohio man in 1989 murder of Pennsylvania woman
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- After more than three decades, a man has been arrested in Ohio for his connection with the 1989 killing of a woman in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley thanks to advances in DNA.Michael Breisch, 65, is now in custody in Lehigh County for the killing of 78-year-old Rose Hnath, after he was taken into custody in Coshocton County, Ohio.Hnath, a widow who lived alone, was found dead on Jan. 21, 1989. Police say relatives arrived at her home in the Coplay section of North Whitehall Township on the west bank of the Lehigh River and found her on...
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.
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 into a home. 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. ...
2 injured following crash involving multiple vehicles on I-71 South in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two people were injured following a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 71 at Weber Road in north Columbus, police said. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m., but Columbus police did not say what may have led up to the crash. Police said that one...
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.
Ohio bill would require school districts to create released time for religious instruction
Two Republican lawmakers are trying to strengthen an existing Ohio law by requiring — instead of just allowing — school districts to create a policy letting students to be excused from school to go to released time religious instruction. State Reps. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, and Gary Click, R-Vickery, recently introduced House Bill 445 and it […] The post Ohio bill would require school districts to create released time for religious instruction appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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.
Sandusky Bay cats, Lake Erie walleye a spring delight: NE Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie have been living up to their reputations as two of the finest fishing areas in the country. While Lake Erie’s walleye have been targeted by huge numbers of tournament fishermen in recent weeks, the monster channel catfish of Sandusky Bay have decided they’re getting pretty hungry after a long winter, as well.
State Route 315 ramp to I-70 to close for years: What to know
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A ramp Downtown onto Interstate 70 is set to close for years to come starting Sunday. The Ohio Department of Transportation is scheduled to shut down the State Route 315 southbound ramp to I-70 eastbound starting at 11 p.m. Sunday. It said the ramp will be closed for years as crews […]
Public Records: Fairfield County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Fairfield County Health Department from April 29 to May 10. May 1 Charley's Philly Steaks, 732 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster. Observed blue jug and scrubbing pads stored in the handwashing sink. Observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in a walk-in cooler and an ice...
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.
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