Columbus/ Community & Society
Published on April 05, 2019
Top Columbus news: 2 suspected crack houses shut down; former cop indicted in shooting deathPhoto: iStock

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Columbus. 

Former Columbus vice officer indicted in the shooting death of Donna Castleberry

A Franklin County grand jury has indicted former Columbus Division of Police Vice Officer Andrew Mitchell.

Read the full story on WBNS. 

Portion of I-71 south briefly shut down after Columbus police officer injured in crash

A Columbus Police officer is in stable condition at Grant Medical Center after being involved in a crash Thursday afternoon that shut down a portion of Interstate 71 south. 

Read the full story on NBC 4. 

Drug investigation leads to dog-fighting arrest and rescue of 21 dogs

One man is behind bars and 21 dogs are in kennels with Columbus Humane agents after a bust on the west side Thursday.

Read the full story on ABC 6. 

2 suspected crack houses shut down by the city of Columbus

The city of Columbus shut down two crack houses that officials said plagued their neighborhoods for years with drugs, crime and violence, Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein's office announced Thursday.

Read the full story on NBC 4. 

Ohio lawmaker accused of drunk driving pleads guilty to reduced charge

An Ohio lawmaker has pleaded guilty to having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence.

Read the full story on WBNS.