Columbus man killed in strip club fire was murdered, police say

COLUMBUS – The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has identified the decedent as 46-year-old Jonathan Pryor. Pryor’s family has been notified of his death. The Coroner’s Office has ruled Pryor’s death to be…

Former Columbus police officer pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking, bribery

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former Columbus police officer pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to distribute more than eight kilograms of fentanyl and accepting bribes to protect the transportation of…

Yar! The Columbus Police Department be seeking ye help in identifying these here porch pirates

COLUMBUS, OH – They have a compass that points them to what they want most…your Christmas presents delivered from Amazon. Now, the Columbus Police Department is asking for your help identifying a…

Columbus boy shot at while in his bedroom playing video games

COLUMBUS, OH – A Columbus boy escaped serious injury after a bullet fired into his bedroom lost velocity and fell to the ground next to him. The 11-year-old was in his bedroom…

Lee Mardis Jr., 24, shot and killed in Columbus

Columbus, OH – On February 5, 2022, at 8:05 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Gilbert St. on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and…

$20K Million Dollar Mega Multiplier prize sold in Columbus

COLUMBUS , OHIO – Elton Mills of Columbus is enjoying a handsome windfall, after winning $20,000 in the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Million Dollar Mega Multiplier scratch-off. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/10DollarGames/Million-Dollar-Mega-Multiplier He purchased his winning ticket at Speedy Mart, located…

Columbus double murder suspect identified, have you seen him?

COLUMBUS, OH – A Franklin County man is now wanted for the double murder he is suspected of committing back in August of 2020 On January 26, 2022, the Franklin County Grand…

Columbus police seeking houseguest who shot at woman’s door during verbal altercation

COLUMBUS, OH – Early Friday morning at 3:49 am, Columbus Police patrol officers responded to the 1700 block of E. Long St. on the report of a man with a gun. Officers…

Columbus mourns the loss of veteran police officer

COLUMBUS, OH – The City of Columbus is mourning the loss of a veteran police officer today after he passed away unexpectedly. Officer Robert F. Smallwood died unexpectedly on January 22, 2022.…

One shot during dispute at Columbus fast food restaurant

COLUMBUS, OH – One person was shot after a dispute at a Columbus Wendy’s parking lot on Wednesday. On Wednesday, at 10:10 am, officers were dispatched to a fast food restaurant located…

$20K New Year’s Celebration win in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Arthur Exline of Columbus has begun 2022 enjoying a $20,000 prize win, after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $2 EZPLAY® Game, New Year’s Celebration. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/EzPlayGames/$2-New-Year-s-Celebration Arthur purchased his winning ticket at Broadway Market &…

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Columbus

Columbus, GA (January 7, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Columbus, GA. The Columbus Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Friday,…

Two shot, hospitalized in Columbus Sunday night

COLUMBUS, OH – One person was shot and is recovering in the hospital in stable condition in Columbus. During the police investigation, a second victim drove themselves to the hospital in the…

21-year-old shot Sunday in Columbus expected to recover

COLUMBUS, OH – On Sunday, at 6:44 am, Columbus Police Patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Shanley Dr. Upon arrival, officers located the 21-year-old victim suffering from…

Columbus welcomes Another Broken Egg, inviting residents for cafe style breakfast and brunch

Columbus, OH – Another Broken Egg Cafe expanded on January 4, 2022, to Columbus, Ohio by opening its first new location in 2022 and its eighth location in the state. This is the first…

Columbus police searching for tow truck bandits

COLUMBUS, OH – On December 9, 2021, three suspects, 2 males and 1 female drove into an apartment complex parking lot located on Timberwood Dr. (west Columbus) in a older red Chevy…

Police arrest suspect in December shooting murder in Columbus

On January 14, 2022, Columbus Police SWAT Officers arrested 19-year-old Laquan Stewart. Stewart has been charged with Murder for causing 20-year-old Kameron Guishard’s death. On December 10, 2021, at 10:18pm, officers were…

Columbus police investigating triple parking lot shooting that killed one

COLUMBUS, OH – Today, January 13, 2022, at 2:06 am, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the Next Level Lounge located in the 1300 block of S. Hamilton Ave. on a report…

Man shot overnight in Columbus in stable condition

COLUMBUS, OH – Overnight on January 13, 2022, at 12:51 am, Columbus Police Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Schenley Dr. on the report of a male being shot.…

Suspect charged for December shooting murder in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – On December 28, 2021, at 5 pm, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Markison Ave. on a shooting. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located…

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