Columbus Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect
COLUMBUS, OHIO – On February 18, 2022 at 10:42am, the suspect entered the Pizza Chateau at 2602 Eakin Rd. and approached the employee behind the …
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Ohio AG Study Links Stimulus Checks With Spike In Opioid Deaths
Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released a study Thursday and suggested there is a link between the distribution of COVID-19 pandemic-related stimulus checks and …
Ohio Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for His Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
A man from Ohio who was involved in a conspiracy to distribute drugs was sentenced February 16, 2022, to four years in federal prison. Dean …
$20K Win on Million Dollar Mega Multiplier in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH – Mark Baron of Cleveland played the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Million Dollar Mega Multiplier and won $20,000. After mandatory state and federal tax …
Ohio Lottery mobile cashing limit increasing to $25K
CLEVELAND, OHIO – The Ohio Lottery is increasing the mobile cashing limit to $25,000 beginning February 16, making it convenient for winners of larger prizes to claim …
Ohio man admits to firearms charge
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Joshua Anthony Doty, of Steubenville, Ohio, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Doty, 35, pleaded …
Wild Cash Multiplier $100K Top Prize Won in Broadview Heights
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO – Kimberly El Khatib of Broadview Heights won the top prize of $100,000 on the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Wild Cash Multiplier. After mandatory …
Blanchester Woman Wins $50K on Cash Celebration
BLANCHESTER, OHIO – Shayna McWhorter of Blanchester won $50,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Cash Celebration. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, McWhorter …
Canton Woman Wins $500K on Moneybag Multiplier
CANTON, OHIO – Mary Misner of Canton won the top prize of $500,000 on the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Moneybag Multiplier. After mandatory state and federal taxes …
Teen shot simply for admiring gunman’s car
COLUMBUS, OH – A Columbus teenager was shot simply for admiring another person’s gold-painted vehicle. He was chased through the park and shot by the …
One shot and killed Saturday morning in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On Saturday, at 2:48 am, officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Sandalwood Blvd. on the report of a shooting. Officers …
Columbus police investigating after man shot and killed in his car in hotel parkin lot
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have released video footage of a murder committed last Thursday. On February 3, 2022 at 12:30 am, 42-year-old Jonathan Reddy …
Columbus teen charged after bringing gun to school
COLUMBUS, OH – A Briggs High School student was charged after bringing a gun into school on Thursday police reported. Today, February 10, 2022, at …
Ohio man killed in crash in Indiana
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN – On Thursday, troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post investigated a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County, Indiana that resulted in the …
Former Ohio resident extradited from Ghana pleads guilty to laundering proceeds of online romance scams
Columbus, Ohio – Samuel Antwi, a citizen of Ghana and former Columbus resident, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to crimes resulting from his involvement …
Thirteen charged for Fentanyl distribution during Akron anti-drug operation
By Akron Police Department AKRON, Ohio – Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment charging …
Valentine’s Day shop lifter takes basket of perfume, pepper sprays Ulta Beauty store employee
COLUMBUS – A Valentine’s shoplifter getting his gifts for his gals ahead of the big day loaded up his basket and made off with a …
$50K Pick 5 Ticket sold in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, OHIO – A multi-draw ticket purchase for Charles Farley Jr. of Cincinnati turned into a $50,000 prize win in the Jan. 30 evening Pick 5 drawing. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/DrawGames/Pick-5 Charles …
$50K Very Merry Holiday Countdown prize sold in Freeport
FREEPORT, OHIO – You could say Judith McCreary of Flushing is flush with some extra cash after winning a $50,000 prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Very …
Alliance Man Wins $20K Million Dollar Mega Multiplier prize
ALLIANCE, OHIO – Larry Haidet of Alliance is enjoying a $20,000 prize win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Million Dollar Mega Multiplier scratch-off. https://ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/10DollarGames/Million-Dollar-Mega-Multiplier Larry purchased his winning ticket at …
Man shot in chest walking to Turkey Hill expected to survive, police report
COLUMBUS, OH – A man who was shot in the chest on his way to the local Turkey Hill store in his neighborhood was shot …
More than just a bad hair day for Columbus woman who robbed and shot another woman in restaurant parking lot
COLUMBUS, OH – For Briana Soto, a bad hair day turned into a bad day after she shot another woman during an argument in a …
Columbus man killed in strip club fire was murdered, police say
COLUMBUS – The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has identified the decedent as 46-year-old Jonathan Pryor. Pryor’s family has been notified of his death. The Coroner’s …
Yar! The Columbus Police Department be seeking ye help in identifying these here porch pirates
COLUMBUS, OH – They have a compass that points them to what they want most…your Christmas presents delivered from Amazon. Now, the Columbus Police Department …
$20K Prize Won on Million Dollar Mega Multiplier in Washington Court House
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO – Jodi Phillips of Washington Court House won $20,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Million Dollar Mega Multiplier. After mandatory state and …
Clay Center Resident Wins $20K on Million Dollar Mega Multiplier
CLAY CENTER, OHIO – Kristie Nissen of Clay Center won $20,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Million Dollar Mega Multiplier. After mandatory state and federal taxes …
$300K Top Prize Won on Special Edition Cashword in Midland
MIDLAND, OHIO – Devin Allen of Midland won the top prize of $300,000 on the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Special Edition Cashword. After mandatory state and federal …
Lady Luck $150K Top Prize Won in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Joseph Parker of Youngstown won the top prize of $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Lady Luck. After mandatory state and federal taxes …
Landlord stabs tenant with icepick over water shut off
COLUMBUS – A landlord allegedly stabbed his tenant during an argument that broke out as he tried to shut off water to the victim’s home. …
Lee Mardis Jr., 24, shot and killed in Columbus
Columbus, OH – On February 5, 2022, at 8:05 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Gilbert St. on the report of a …
Armed Robbery Suspect to Circle-K Clerk: This job isn’t worth your life
AKRON, OH – On Thursday at round 3:00 p.m., an unidentified male entered the Circle K, located in the 900 block of S. Arlington Street. …
$20K Winning prize on 40th Anniversary Millions sold in Sheffield Lake
SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO – Suzanne Kamms of Sheffield Lake is enjoying a surprise windfall after winning $20,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s $30 scratch-off, 40th Anniversary Millions. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/$30-Games/40th-Anniversary-Millions She purchased …
Ohio Man Pleads to Selling Drugs in Butler, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA — A former resident of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotic and firearm laws, United States …
$20K Million Dollar Mega Multiplier prize sold in Columbus
COLUMBUS , OHIO – Elton Mills of Columbus is enjoying a handsome windfall, after winning $20,000 in the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Million Dollar Mega Multiplier scratch-off. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/10DollarGames/Million-Dollar-Mega-Multiplier He purchased …
Man Wins $150K Lady Luck prize in Elyria
ELYRIA, OHIO– Donald Bailey Jr of Elyria is celebrating a $150,000 top prize win in the Ohio Lottery’s $5 Lady Luck scratch-off. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/$5-Games/Lady-Luck Donald purchased his winning ticket at …
Woman Wins $150K Lady Luck prize won in Cardington
CARDINGTON, OHIO – Kimberly Gordon of Cardington is celebrating a $150,000 top prize win in the Ohio Lottery’s $5 Lady Luck scratch-off. Kimberly purchased her winning ticket at Mathews …
Forest Park shooting a case of mistaken identity
FOREST PARK, OH – A shooting that took place in Forest Park on Tuesday has been deemed a case of mistaken identity according to police. …
EZPLAY Quick Spot $45K Winner in Pandora
PANDORA, OHIO – Steven Gunn of Pandora played the $5 EZPLAY Quick Spot game and won $45,176. After mandatory state and federal tax totaling 28 percent, …
$110K Rolling Cash 5 Winner Sold in Westlake
FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO – Matthew Lufter of Fairview Park is celebrating a $110,000 win in the January 30, 2022 Rolling Cash 5 drawing. After mandatory …
Ohio man indicted on drug and firearms charges
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Deonte Raymond James, of Euclid, Ohio, was indicted today on drug and firearms charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. James, …
$2-million Win on $300 Million Diamond Dazzler in Hamilton
HAMILTON, OHIO – Chris Casarcia of Hamilton is closing the first month of 2022 with a spectacular windfall after securing a $2-milion annuity top prize in …
Woman Claims $2 million annuity in Deluxe scratch-off sold in Woodsfield
WOODFIELD, OHIO– Shaun Steed of Woodsfield has a January to remember after claiming a $2 million annuity top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $20 Deluxe scratch-off game. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/20DollarGames/Deluxe Shaun …
Winning $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO – One lucky ticket holder won $3,000,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on January 28, 2022 by matching five numbers and choosing to add the Megaplier. …
Do you recognize these suspects? They’re wanted for theft and assault of Macy’s employee at Easton Town Center
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police are searching for suspects wanted in the robbery and assault of a store employee. On January 24, 2022, at …
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to federal gun and drug crimes he committed while he was an inmate at the Western …
Ohio man admits to drug charge
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Nathan D. Smith, of Bridgeport, Ohio, has admitted to a methamphetamine charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Smith, 36, pleaded …
Police seeking to identify suspects in June 2021 killing of 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley
COLUMBUS, OH – Police in Columbus are not giving up the search to find the killers of 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley last June. Columbus Police Homicide …
Winning $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO – One lucky ticket holder won $3,000,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on January 28, 2022 by matching five numbers and choosing to add the Megaplier. …
Columbus double murder suspect identified, have you seen him?
COLUMBUS, OH – A Franklin County man is now wanted for the double murder he is suspected of committing back in August of 2020 On …
Columbus police seeking houseguest who shot at woman’s door during verbal altercation
COLUMBUS, OH – Early Friday morning at 3:49 am, Columbus Police patrol officers responded to the 1700 block of E. Long St. on the report …