17-year-old charged in Columbus’ 182nd murder of 2021
COLUMBUS, OH – The city of Columbus is nearing its 200th homicide of 2021 after a 17-year-old was charged for murder. 17-year-old Deshajuan Carpenter has …
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Police searching for two suspects in Columbus armed robbery
BUFFALO, NY – On November 29, 2021, at 7:42 pm, the victim exited the La Michoacana, at 2175 Morse Rd. He was walking towards his …
Teen shot in Columbus during marijuana deal gone wrong
COLUMBUS, OH – Last night, November 28, 2021 at 5:58pm, officers were dispatched to the area of 500 S. Cleveland Avenue on a walk-in shooting …
39-year-old shot, dead in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On November 26, 2021, at 12:31 pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 700 block of Reinhard Ave. on a report …
One dead in shooting in Columbus
On Monday, November 22, 2021 at 3:49pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to the 3500 block of Fremont St. on a report of a shooting. …
Columbus police charge man already in custody with August murder
Columbus, OH – Detectives have filed a warrant charging 20-year-old Zaire Jones with Murder for causing 34-year-old Arthur Coon’s death. Jones is currently incarcerated on …
Former Columbus man sentenced to prison for hate crime that involved making antisemitic threats to neighbors, breaking their window
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former Columbus man was sentenced today in federal court to six months in prison, a $50,000 fine and one year of …
Columbus man sentenced to 22 years in prison for setting up fake online sales to lure victims, steal their money & shoot them
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Columbus man who pretended to be selling a car and pretended to be an online escort in order to rob victims …
Brooklyn Man Wins $500,000 prize in $500,000 Cashword sold in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Mohammed Ashraf of Brooklyn, NY, is enjoying his time in Columbus just a little bit more after snagging a $500,000 top prize in …
Do you know them? Columbus police trying to identify them, and a man named ‘spider’
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department is seeking your assistance. These suspects were caught on camera stealing bicycles in the 2400 block of S. …
Teen, 16, shot and killed in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On November 4, 2021, at 8:59 pm, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Willamont Ave on the report …
Teen shot in Columbus expected to recover
Columbus, OH – On Tuesday, at 4:11 pm, Columbus Police patrol officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of Refugee Rd. on a report of …
Woman injured in driveby shooting in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On October 20, 2021, at 11:55 pm, the victim, 30-year-old Danielle Bufford, stated that she was walking westbound on E. Whittier St, …
Columbus Police trying to ID teen who picked up gun during fight with woman
COLUMBUS, OH – On October 14, 2021 around 2:45pm, a group of teens were fighting after school in the 700 block of Reinhard Ave. (south …
Columbus Man Sentenced to Statutory Maximum in Stolen Gun Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Columbus resident who nearly ran over arresting police officers, leading them on a short chase before crashing his car into a tree, …
Disbarred Columbus Lawyer Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Pay $1.6 Million in Restitution in Fraud Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. – A former Columbus-based attorney was sentenced to federal prison and was ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution for mail fraud after …
Columbus shooting victim has no idea why he was shot
COLUMBUS, OH – On October 18, 2021, at 6:56 am, Columbus Police patrol officers were dispatched to an area hospital on a report of walk-in …
Columbus police still searching for gas station carjacker who dragged victim
COLUMBUS, OH – On August 11, 2021, at 1:48 am, the victim was fueling his vehicle at the BP Station located at 935 Morse Rd. …
Watch: Car thief in Columbus runs over person walking to the store, now police are seeking to identify the driver
COLUMBUS,OH – On October 4, 2021 at 2:44pm, two suspects walk up to the black 2009 Chevy Malibu parked at 2204 Parkwood Ave. A suspect …
Columbus police investigating an overnight shooting
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, October 19, 2021 at 1:52am, Columbus Police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Chatford Sq. on the report of a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Missing baby with known felon found safe
COLUMBUS, OH – On September 8, 2021 around 6pm, CPD’s Helicopter Unit was dispatched to the Morse Rd. / Walford St. area on a wanted …
Dad shot on I-70 with baby in back seat
COLUMBUS, OH – Police in Columbus are investigating a shooting that occurred on I-70 that sent a dad who was driving with his baby in …
Teen girl in critical condition after struck by hit and run driver while riding her scooter
COLUMBUS, OH – A teenage girl is fighting for her life after the driver of a light sedan struck her and fled the scene while …
Man wanted after robbing McDonald’s at gunpoint in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – A criminal is wanted for an extremely bizarre case of multiple armed robberies including a female clerk at a gas station and …
Teen shot in drive-by shooting on West Broad Street
COLUMBUS, OH – On May 16, 2021, at 2:43 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of W. Broad St. and S. Harris Ave. on …
Man charged for shooting murder of Anthony Butts after argument escalated to gunfight
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus police responded to a murder scene on Saturday to find the body of Anthony Butts. An investigation determined Butts had been …
Columbus mayor asks for investigation of police department
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has requested an investigation and review of his city’s police department after two deadly shootings in the past …
Man killed, woman shot in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 3:14pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to 70 S. Harris Ave. on a report of a …
Man passing bad checks at Columbus car dealers caught
COLUMBUS, OH – This afternoon, April 26, 2021, 27-year-old Saianand Nanduri, wanted for Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, was arrested in Heath by the …
Another teenage girl shot in Columbus as she walked home from school bus stop
COLUMBUS, OH – Another young girl was shot in Columbus, but not by police. A 16-year-old girl walking to her home from her school bus …
Columbus police shoot and kill teenage girl with knife stabbing another
COLUMBUS, OH – A Columbus police officer shot and killed an African American teenage girl who was assaulting another girl with a knife outside of …
Another murder in Columbus this morning is 61st of the year
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, April 20, 2021, at 3:38 am, officers were dispatched to the rear of 293 E. 15th Ave. on a shooting. Upon …
Child struck by stray bullet inside home in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – A child has been struck by a stray bullet in Columbus, a city that has been an urban warzone since the start …
Residents upset over Columbus Police Helicopter flight over city
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department said it is investigating a flight by a CPD helicopter pilot during a route patrol flight Saturday morning. …
Police searching for man who broke into Wedgewood Middle School
COLUMBUS, OH – Police aren’t exactly sure why, or what he was looking for, but now they are looking for him. A man broke into …
Two teens shot at, one hit in Columbus drive-by shooting
COLUMBUS, OH – On Friday at 1:48pm, officers were dispatched to 886 Caldwell Place on report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers made contact with …
Man shot dead in Columbus, police searching for person of interest
COLUMBUS, OH – Police in Columbus are searching for the person of interest identified above in relation to a murder that took place near East …
Columbus area man wanted for stealing tv from Children’s Hospital
COLUMBUS, OH – A man who stole a television from the waiting room at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is being sought by police. On February 1, …
Police capture man who shot and killed another during Easter fight in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 9:53 PM, Columbus Police officers were called to 1213 E. Dublin Granville Rd. on a report of …
Easter Sunday in Columbus begins with 50th murder of 2021
COLUMBUS, OH – Easter morning in Columbus started the same way so many days in 2021 have stated…with a murder. At 3:30 am, Columbus police …