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Fairfield County – Box Truck Heading to Concert Busted with Full Load of Drugs
Fairfield County – A man has a million-dollar bond after being stopped and arrested for a truck full of drugs heading to a concert. According to Reynoldsburg police on Wednesday, September, 20th a driver of a box truck heading to a concert venue in Licking County was pulled over for a traffic violation. During that stop indicators noticed by the officer sparked an investigation. During that time a free air sniff was performed by K-9 Raider and his handler Ofc. Downing. A positive response initiated a search of the property. Opening up the back of the box truck uncovered a significant drug bust that consisted of.
Third South Side murder suspect believed to have fired fatal shot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The third suspect arrested this week in connection to a southeast Columbus murder last year allegedly had a larger role than originally reported. Tyreese Fields, originally an unknown shooting victim one year ago, was arrested Wednesday and named a third suspect in the death of Daeshawn Simington. Simington was killed on […]
Police: Officer struck by stolen vehicle in east Columbus, 14-year-old boy arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An officer with the Columbus Division of Police was injured after they were struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s east side late Wednesday night. A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection to the incident. Officers were called to the 1300 block of Coburg...
Police arrest two suspects in Italian Village homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police have arrested two people they believe are responsible for a shooting in Italian Village that left a father injured and his son dead this summer. Levander Davis and De’Andre Davis, both 25, were arrested on murder charges Thursday, Columbus police announced. Police had identified both men as suspects shortly after […]
Massive crime sweep yields 4,400 arrests in 20 cities, including Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrests of 4,455 "violent fugitives," including some in Central Ohio. Marshals carrying out Operation North Star III cleared 2,818 violent warrants in 20 cities, including Columbus and Cleveland, according to a news release. ALSO | Officer struck by suspect...
Two Shootings within 15 Minutes in Columbus Result in Hospitalizations, Suspects Remain Unknown
Columbus Police are now investigating two serious shootings that occurred within 15 minutes of each other, resulting in two hospitalizations. The first shooting happened around 7:15 pm on Briggs Road, close to a retail store in southwest Columbus. The unidentified victim was quickly taken to Grant Medical Center in serious condition.
Meet the West Side pizzeria that’s slinging some of the best new pies in the city
It’s about 4 o’clock on a Friday, and things are ramping up at Hilltop’s Westside Slice. It’s hot outside, and even hotter in the kitchen, as temps inside regularly reach into the triple digits with the pizza oven on all day. The locale is unassuming but quaint.
Star Columbus chef closing one restaurant concept, but opening another
The days are numbered for Cove, a Seafood Joint, but a brand-new concept is already in the works to replace it. The eatery opened last summer inside of standout chef Josh Dalton’s “restaurant incubator” space. Located at 15 E. Winter St. in Delaware, the building has been used by Dalton as a test kitchen for a variety of his concepts.
Ohio Physician Convicted for Unlawful Distribution of Opioids
A federal jury in the Southern District of Ohio has convicted Ohio physician Thomas Romano, aged 73, for unlawfully distributing opioids from his pain management clinic. The conviction comes as a result of extensive evidence and court documents presented during the trial, highlighting the dangerous practices that fueled addiction and posed significant risks to patients.
Popular Columbus BBQ concept opening near east side location
While Barrel & Boar recently shuttered its Uptown Westerville eatery, the popular local concept will be available at a new location on the city’s near east side, and possibly before the end of the year. Barrel & Boar will be opening a new location inside the Trolley District’s East...
One injured in shooting outside southwest Columbus store
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police are investigating after a shooting near a store on the southwest side of the city Wednesday night. Police dispatchers said the shooting happened on the 2700 block of Briggs Road at approximately 7:17 p.m. The parking lot of the Briggs Mart was blocked off with police tape as officers […]
Ohio Medicinal Cannabis Program Update
This article is sponsored by the www.MMJ.com telemedicine clinic. Yes, September 8, 2016. House Bill 523, effective on September 8, 2016, legalized medical marijuana in Ohio. The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program allows people with certain medical conditions, upon the recommendation of an Ohio-licensed physician certified by the State Medical Board, to purchase and use medical marijuana.
Manti Te'o Gives His Thoughts On Notre Dame's Chances vs. Ohio State
Manti Te'o is one of many former Notre Dame players with his eye on his old program heading into Saturday night's showdown against Ohio State. On "The Pat McAfee Show" Thursday, Te'o was asked for this thoughts on the matchup between the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish and No. 6 Buckeyes. "You've got ...
Property tax increase is about to hit Ohio seniors – hard. Freezing taxes will help. | Our View
Property owners in Franklin and other counties around the state are bracing for a tidal wave of increased property taxes as home values hit historic highs. Something must be done to stop the flood. ...
Get Ready, Locals! ZOMBIEzi Bay, Central Ohio's Premier Halloween Event, Returns This Fall with More Scares
ZOMBIEzi Bay, a significant Halloween event in Central Ohio, is scheduled to return this fall. The event will take place on specific nights from September 22 to October 29, 2023. It will feature four haunted houses, two scare zones, six amusement rides, and other attractions.
Worthington high school closed due to bomb and shooting threat
Columbus Police investigated a bomb and shooting threat at Worthington Kilbourne High School that closed down the school Thursday. Worthington Schools Superintendent Trent Bowers posted a blog update on Thursday and said at 7:40 a.m. the district received a threat and as of this afternoon administrative staff swept all spaces in the school and the district plans to resume normal school activities at Worthington Kilbourne with an active police presence Friday morning and after-school activities will resume at 3 p.m. Thursday.