Thomas Henderson wanted for murder in Columbus
An arrest warrant for Murder was filed for 22-year-old Thomas T. Henderson III M/B/22 as the suspect of a murder earlier this month. On October 1, 2021, officers were dispatched to a…
Suspect wanted for trailer burglary on Christopher Columbus Boulevard
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Tuesday October 6, 2021 approximately 2am, an unknown white male was captured on surveillance video pushing open the locked gate to gain access to AP construction site located…
Another child, 12, shot in Columbus driveby shooting
COLUMBUS, OH – On Sunday, at 8:18 pm, Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1800 block of E. Lakeview Ave. on the report of someone that was shot. When the officers arrived…
Two shot Saturday in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 5:02pm, Columbus Police Patrol Officers were dispatched to the area of Cleveland Ave. & Woodley Ave. on the report of a person shot.…
Shot Spotter alert leads Columbus police to man shot and killed on Cleveland Avenue
COLUMBUS, OH – On October 8, 2021, at 1:37 am, officers were alerted to two shots fired by ShotSpotter. Officers responded to the area and located a victim, 51-year-old John D. Moore,…
Columbus Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Heroin Conspiracy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Columbus, Ohio man was sentenced to prison today after being convicted earlier this year of conspiracy to distribute heroin. Lewis Von Burks, Jr., 52, was sentenced to nine…
Man shot in Columbus recovering in stable condition
COLUMBUS, OH – On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 8:11pm, Columbus Police Patrol officers were dispatched to the area of S. James Rd. and S. Ashburton Rd. on the report of a…
Trenton lawmakers lodge fight to protect Italian American heritage as Columbus Day looms
Columbus Day is a federal and state holiday marked on Oct. 11 this year and an annual celebration of Italian American heritage. Senators Joe Pennacchio and Anthony M. Bucco are fighting to…
Columbus man charged in narcotics conspiracy also accused of forcing addicts into prostitution through violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Six additional defendants and new charges involving sex trafficking have been added to a case pending against a Columbus man who allegedly provided individuals cocaine and fentanyl in exchange…
Columbus police officers charged with crimes related to distributing at least 7 kilograms of fentanyl
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Federal agents arrested two officers with the Columbus Division of Police’s drug cartel unit. Marco R. Merino, 44, of Columbus, and John J. Kotchkoski, 33, of Marengo, Ohio,…
Columbus man admits to methamphetamine charge
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Devante Crutez Taylor, of Columbus, Ohio, has admitted to a drug charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Taylor, 28, pleaded guilty today to one count of…
Columbus man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Sihrahn Major, II, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced today to 84 months of incarceration for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard…
North Columbus car dealer victim of a coordinated heist, seven cars stolen from lot
COLUMBUS, OH – A North Columbus car dealer came to work to find seven cars had been stolen from his lot back in July and Columbus Police are just reporting the crime…
Columbus Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Jackson, Miss. – A Columbus man pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of…
Columbus man charged with making bomb threat at abortion clinic
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal grand jury has charged a Columbus man with threatening a reproductive health services facility. Carlos Manuel Rodriguez Brime, 25, was arrested yesterday. He is scheduled for arraignment…
Columbus woman charged for her July murder of Eric Jackson
COLUMBUS, OH – 27-year-old Brittany J. Weldon has been identified and arrested for her role in a July homicide. On July 2, 2021, at 5:29 am, Officers were dispatched to the area…
Woman shot while sitting in car listening to music in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On September 13, 2021 at 8:03pm, Columbus Police Officers responded to the area of 300 block of S. High St. on the report that someone was driving to that…
Another teenager, 14, shot and killed in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On Monday, September 13, 2021, at 10:03 pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to 1500 block of Arlington Ave. on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found…
Do you know Brian Smith? He’s wanted for murder in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On September 11, 2021, at 7:31pm, patrol officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Stornoway Dr. S., on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 46-year-old Rodney…
Catalytic converter thief caught robbing from Columbus Police Department impound yard
COLUMBUS, OH – Last night, September 8, 2021, around 8pm, officers with CPD’s Covert Support Unit caught 26-year-old Justin Muncy stealing catalytic converters from vehicles parked at the Columbus Police Impound lot…
