Columbus man admits to role in drug trafficking operation

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Sihrahn Major, II, of Columbus, Ohio, has admitted to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Major, also known as “Black,”…

Former Mayor of Columbus Sentenced for Loan Fraud

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Michael Eisenga, 49, Columbus, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M.…

Disbarred Columbus Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud

COLUMBUS, Ga. – A former Columbus-based attorney has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after a U.S. Secret Service investigation revealed he had stolen a settlement fee from two clients in a personal…

Columbus Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Jackson County Heroin Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Columbus, Ohio man pleaded guilty today to a federal drug crime. According to court documents and statements made in court, from on or about October 2018 until November…

Suspect wanted for shooting death of Columbus man

COLUMBUS, OH – On June 12, 2021, at 3:26 pm, Columbus Division of Police patrol officers responded to 6200 Ambleside Drive Apt. regarding a report of a shooting. The victim, Kevin Ankum,…

Columbus man sentenced for selling cocaine

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Deontre Christian Johnson, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced today to 57 months of incarceration for a drug charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Johnson, also known…

Two children 4 and 7 shot in Columbus while riding their bikes

COLUMBUS, OH – A drive-by shooter in Columbus missed their intended target, instead shooting and striking to young children in a crowd as they rode their bicycles. Today, June 13, 2021, at…

Concerned Columbus family learns 63-year-old relative was murdered in his home

COLUMBUS, OH – The family of 63-year-old Randy Gwirtz was concerned about his well-being, so the called the police department to conduct a welfare check. What police found was a shock to…

Ya, I’ll take that hammock…thief targets Columbus home’s porch furniture

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus police are seeking to identify a man who decided to stop a Columbus home and steal their hammock and patio furniture. No, seriously. That’s what he did. He…

Woman found shot dead in parking lot in downtown Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – On Thursday, at 1:41am, patrol officers were disptached to the area of 150 E. Main St. on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 26-year-old Teaira Harris, lying…

23-year old shot in Columbus on Friday

COLUMBUS, OH – On Friday, June 4, 2021, at 5:55 am, Columbus Patrol Officers were dispatched to 33 E. Nationwide Blvd. on a shooting victim. The victim, 23-year-old Mohamood Najib, told responding…

Yar! Columbus police be needing help identifying this here porch pirate

COLUMBUS, OH – On May 26, 2021 at 12:16pm, the victim’s Ring doorbell alerted her that there was a motion at the front door of her home in the 400 block of…

Man shot outside Avalon night club in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – On June 1, 2021 at 11:47 pm, officers responded to a shooting at the Avalon Night Club at 205 N. 5th St. The victim, 28-year-old William Roberts, was struck…

Horrifying video shows Columbus mom shot 23 times and survived

COLUMBUS, OH – A Columbus mother of two was shot 23 times while in her car after she was ambushed by a group of three suspects in an apparent execution attempt. It’s…

54-year-old Loise Toe shot dead in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – On May 26, 2021, at 1:17 am, the Columbus Division of Fire responded to a medical alert at 1526 Omar Dr. Upon arrival they discovered a black female victim…

Man sitting on park bench in Columbus shot by stray gunfire

COLUMBUS, OH – Early Friday morning at 2:43 am, officers responded on a report of a walk-in shooting victim at Riverside Methodist Hospital. The victim, 52-year-old Robert Baccus, stated that he was…

Columbus 15-year-old shot, expected to survive

On Thursday, at 9:41 pm, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to 2727 Azelda St. on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the 15-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound…

Woman found shot in car in Columbus in critical condition

COLUMBUS, OH – On Thursday, at 7:31 pm, Columbus Police patrol officers were dispatched to 3685 E. Livingston Avenue on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located 34-year-old Jessica…

Border Patrol Expands Simplified Arrival at El Paso, Presidio, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, Santa Teresa and Columbus ports of entry

EL PASO, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is introducing Simplified Arrival at multiple pedestrian border crossings within the El Paso Field Office area of operations. Simplified Arrival is an enhanced…

Columbus Police release video of February street shooting, murder

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have releasd the video of a cold blooded murder that took place on the streets of Columbus this past winter hoping to solve the crime. On Thursday,…

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