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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Suspect Arrested for Deadly Stabbing of 77-Year-Old Man

COLUMBUS, OH – Authorities have arrested Michael Brooks II in connection with the fatal stabbing of 77-year-old Emily Foster in the University District on September 9. Columbus Police discovered Foster with a…

Do Yuo Know Him? Police Would Like To After He Robbed Local Bank

COLUMBUS, OH – A single male suspect is wanted for a bank robbery that took place in northwest Columbus on July 7, as police release surveillance images in hopes of identification. The…

A Complete Guide to Fall Festivals in Orange County, New York

Orange County Celebrates Fall with Array of Family-Friendly Festivals ORANGE COUNTY, NY – The autumn season ushers in a variety of family-friendly festivals across Orange County, featuring activities like hay rides, pumpkin…

Jersey City Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal DWI Crash

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jose Colon, 33, has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2021 death of Jesus Gonzalez, 30, in a drunk driving incident. The…

Police Seeking Suspect in Brewery District Attack

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a person of interest in an August 25 assault and robbery incident. The victim was attacked by multiple assailants…

Man Armed With Handgun Empties Cash Register into Bag During Robbery

COLUMBUS, OH – Robbery Unit detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred on Monday. A male suspect entered a business in south Columbus and confronted an employee at gunpoint. The suspect demanded…

Dangerous Murder Suspect Still At Large After Police Arrest 5 Accomplices

COLUMBUS, OHIO — A 19-year-old man is dead and another injured following a shooting in Columbus; five suspects now face murder charges. Officers responded to a business on the 1500 block of…

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