Suspects Sought in Polaris Retail Theft

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Bureau is seeking assistance in identifying four female suspects involved in a theft on October 26. The incident occurred at a retail store…

Ten Members of International Cyber Fraud Ring Indicted for “Refund Fraud” Scheme Targeting Online Retailers

An indictment in the Northern District of Oklahoma was unsealed today, charging ten men for conspiracy to commit wire fraud as a part of an international conspiracy to defraud online retailers through…

‘Unacceptable To Have In Our Community’: Locals Express Dismay At China-Linked Solar Plant In Their Town

‘Unacceptable To Have In Our Community’: Locals Express Dismay At China-Linked Solar Plant In Their Town Nick Pope on November 7, 2023 Residents of an Ohio community voiced their anger and concern…

Dad Charged for Shooting of 3-Year-Old Child with His Unsecured Gun

COLUMBUS, OH – An incident led to a 3-year-old child sustaining a gunshot wound from an improperly secured firearm. Columbus Police were called to Nationwide Children’s Hospital shortly before 11 p.m. last…

Fugitive Who Killed 4-Year-Old Girl Trick-or-Treating On Halloween Sought by Police

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police are seeking public assistance to locate Lazaro Becerra, 50, who is charged in connection with a 2022 Halloween crash that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old…

Shooting Reported on East 26th Street, One Injured

COLUMBUS, OH – On Wednesday, at about 4:25 p.m., Columbus Police patrol officers arrived at the 1700 block of East 26th Avenue following reports of a shooting. They found a victim with…

Ohio Woman Killed Four Johns Prompting AG to Warn Men: Don’t Buy Sex in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH – Authorities have indicted Rebecca Auborn, 33, concerning four murders, alleging she met men for sex and drugged them to facilitate robberies. The charges against Auborn are expansive, encompassing involuntary…

Warren County Man Gets 20 to 50 Years for Child Predator Conviction

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a prison sentence of 20 to 50 years for Mason Swanson, 33, of Columbus Township, Warren County. Swanson pleaded guilty to seven felony counts…

Ohio Mom Who Hid Drugs on Her Children Gets 100-Year Prison Sentence

COLUMBUS, OH – Victoria Barrientos, a 27-year-old convicted money launderer, received a 100-year prison sentence for her involvement in a drug-dealing conspiracy in Ohio, according to the Muskingum County Prosecutors Office. Barrientos…

Shooting on Mount Vernon Avenue Leaves One Injured

COLUMBUS, OH – Early on Wednesday, at 12:13 a.m., Columbus Police patrol officers were dispatched to the 1100 Blk of Mount Vernon Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, an…

Second Suspect Identified in Brewery District Assault and Robbery

Detectives from the Columbus Police Department Robbery Unit have identified a second suspect involved in an assault and robbery incident that unfolded in the Brewery District on August 25, 2023. The victim…

Justice Department Reaches Significant Milestone in Combating Redlining Initiative After Securing Over $107 Million in Relief for Communities of Color Nationwide

The Justice Department announced today that its Combating Redlining Initiative has secured over $107 million in relief for communities of color nationwide that have experienced lending discrimination by banks or other mortgage…