It was reported to police that on Friday, January 6, 2023 at approximately 1300 hours, in front of a Chase Bank located at 5423 8 Avenue, a Brink's employee was making a bank money drop when two unknown individuals approached him and began to ask for directions. While the employee was distracted, another unknown individual quickly removed a bag that was left unattended on the bumper of the armored Brink's truck and fled the scene on foot heading southbound on 8 Avenue. The two other individuals fled the scene to parts unknown. The stolen bag contained $300,000 cash.

Brinks Employee Shot in Broad Daylight Ambush Near Bank

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 24-year-old Brinks employee was shot at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the 1900 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, adjacent to the Bank of America at Columbus Commons. The…

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Ohio Resident Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Narcotics Laws

PITTSBURGH, PA – An Ohio resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Luis Mattei-Albizu, 43, of Columbus, Ohio pleaded guilty…

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Teenager Arrested for Bringing Gun to Eastmoor Academy

COLUMBUS, OH – A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Monday after faculty at Eastmoor Academy notified the Columbus Division of Police about a handgun brought into the school zone. The incident, which…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

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Suspect Wanted in University District Bar Shooting Arrested

COLUMBUS, OH – A 20-year-old Columbus resident, David Allen Jr., wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that took place at a University District bar in July, has been apprehended by law…

Two Juveniles Shot at Inside Car, One Struck

COLUMBUS, OH – Early Friday morning, a shooting incident occurred on the 700 block of Elizabeth Avenue in Eastmoor. According to Columbus police, at approximately 1:39 a.m., an unidentified assailant shot at…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Two Suspects in Custody for Auto Parts Store Homicide

COLUMBUS, OH – A combined effort from investigators and officers led to charges being filed against two individuals concerning the fatal shooting and armed robbery that took place at an auto parts…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Mental Health Call Ends With One Suspect Shot

COLUMBUS, OH – A mental health call escalated into violence as an officer was struck and a man was shot. The incident occurred around 10:49 p.m. in the 1600 block of Sullivant…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

One Charged, One At Large in Murder of ‘Missing’ Teen

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have charged two suspects in the murder of Imperial Stewart, a 17-year-old boy from Columbus, whose disappearance was reported on September 21. Michael Bowles, 20, has been…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Angry Shopper Shoots At Workers Because Store Was Closed

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident at a gas station under remodeling in west Columbus. On May 6,…

Photos Released of Suspected I-70 Freeway Shooter

COLUMBUS, OH – Local authorities are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a freeway shooting that took place on I-70 near E. Livingston Ave. on October 18. The report states…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Woman Arrested for Deadly Knife Attack

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have arrested Shunta Hodges, a 34-year-old woman, in connection with the fatal stabbing of 39-year-old Joseph Higgins in North Linden. Hodges surrendered to authorities following the issuance…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Hungarian Village Hit and Run Crash

COLUMBUS, OH — Detectives from the Accident Investigation Unit are urgently working to identify a vehicle involved in a hit-skip collision that seriously injured a motorcyclist. The accident took place on September…

East Linden Murder Suspect Behind Bars

COLUMBUS, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) reported the arrest of Charles Fleming on Wednesday in southeast Columbus. Fleming, 18, had a warrant for his arrest…

Ohio News·Opinion - Editorial·Police Blotter

Deadly Shooting Reported in Galloway

GALLOWAY, OH – A shooting took place in the Hardesty Heights neighborhood on Monday afternoon, leaving one individual dead. Columbus police officers responded to reports of the incident around 3:35 p.m. on…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

New Central Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center Targets Gun Violence

COLUMBUS, OH – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today announced the opening of the Central Ohio Regional Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in partnership with state and local…

Government News·Police Blotter

Operation North Star III: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 4,400 Fugitives Across 20 Cities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A three-month sweep led by the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended 4,455 violent fugitives and cleared 2,818 violent warrants across 20 cities. The operation, known as Operation North Star III…

Government News·Police Blotter

Ohio Physician Convicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids in High-Volume Pain Clinic

COLUMBUS, OH – Thomas Romano, a 73-year-old physician from Wheeling, West Virginia, was convicted by a federal jury today for illegally distributing opioids and other controlled substances through his self-named pain management…

Government News·Police Blotter

As Crime Rises, New York City Council Takes Aim at History and 19th Century Slavery

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Council is launching a multi-pronged approach to tackle rising crime rates while also addressing historical and ongoing racial injustices. Among the proposed solutions are…

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Ohio Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested

COLUMBUS, OH – Authorities have apprehended Jaylon Wilson, an 18-year-old suspect wanted for an August 2023 homicide in far east Columbus. Wilson is currently awaiting extradition back to Ohio, where he is…

Police Blotter

Warrant Sweep Nets Kidnapper, Drug Dealer

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD – On Friday, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Barrack C announced the apprehension of several individuals on various charges. Joseph Alan Gordon, 33, from…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

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Brinks Employee Shot in Broad Daylight Ambush Near Bank

Ohio Resident Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Narcotics Laws

Teenager Arrested for Bringing Gun to Eastmoor Academy

Suspect Wanted in University District Bar Shooting Arrested

Two Juveniles Shot at Inside Car, One Struck

Two Suspects in Custody for Auto Parts Store Homicide

Mental Health Call Ends With One Suspect Shot

One Charged, One At Large in Murder of ‘Missing’ Teen

Angry Shopper Shoots At Workers Because Store Was Closed

Photos Released of Suspected I-70 Freeway Shooter

Woman Arrested for Deadly Knife Attack

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Hungarian Village Hit and Run Crash

East Linden Murder Suspect Behind Bars

Deadly Shooting Reported in Galloway

New Central Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center Targets Gun Violence

Operation North Star III: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 4,400 Fugitives Across 20 Cities

Ohio Physician Convicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids in High-Volume Pain Clinic

As Crime Rises, New York City Council Takes Aim at History and 19th Century Slavery

Ohio Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested

Warrant Sweep Nets Kidnapper, Drug Dealer

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