Columbus Police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in a $680 retail theft case on Hilliard Rome Rd. The female suspect, who has arm tattoos, fled in a red Toyota RAV4.

Maurice Williams, 21, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old at a Marion Hobby Lobby. He must also register as a sex offender.

According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Ryan C. Needels is beginning a 7.5-year prison term after being convicted of stealing over $500,000 from clients.

Adam Coy's attorneys seek a new trial, alleging withheld evidence in the shooting death of Andre Hill. They claim an expert's opinion favoring Coy was not disclosed.

Columbus Police announce the results of a two-year operation, "Operation Pocket Aces," aimed at dismantling a violent street gang on the city’s Far East side.

The biological family of Darnell Taylor, a 5-year-old found dead in a sewage drain, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against 22 entities, claiming negligence.

Park Road near Westerville is closed for six months due to construction, impacting traffic patterns with detours in place. The project aims to enhance a mixed-use path, with updates available on social media.

One person was shot on Mt. Vernon Ave, and Columbus Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation. The victim, who is expected to recover, self-transported to the hospital.

A 2-year-old boy in Columbus was hospitalized after being shot in his home following a drive-by shooting. Police are seeking information to find the suspects involved.

Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher was placed on administrative leave after sending a controversial message following Trump's election victory.

Nominations for Upper Arlington's 2025 Wall of Honor, recognizing notable past residents, are open. The latest honoree will be honored at a ceremony on May 18.

Police are investigating a shooting on Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, where a victim was hospitalized but expected to recover. Authorities seek public assistance in the case.

Former pastor George Bell pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and gross sexual imposition of a minor, with a $20,000 bond set and no unsupervised contact with minors allowed.