In a turn of events following a recent homicide on the 1400 block of Demorest Road, the Columbus Police SWAT team has reported the arrest of 17-year-old Markel Dickerson-Turner. This development comes after a continued investigation into the incident that led to the death of the as-yet unidentified victim, referred to as Sutton, by the authorities. Dickerson-Turner is charged with Murder, and, according to the Columbus Division of Police statement, he is the individual pictured in a black hoodie with white designs and red sweatpants.
The recent break in the case was facilitated, in part, by the public's assistance. Although a single suspect is now in custody, the investigation persists as detectives strive to identify and locate the remaining two suspects connected to Sutton's murder. Detective Polgar, the lead on this case, and Detective Lemmon are appealing for any relevant information that could propel their inquiry forward. Public cooperation remains crucial, and anonymous tips can be directed to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
Moreover, Detective Polgar's contact information has been disseminated to encourage direct communication with those who might have details concerning the case. Community members with knowledge of the murder or those who could identify the remaining suspects are urged to reach out to Detective Polgar at (614) 645-4196 or via email at [email protected].
