Columbus police are investigating a mid-afternoon identity fraud attempt on Burstock Rd, involving a housing scam by an unidentified suspect.

A Lancaster man received a 40-year to life sentence for raping a minor under 13 after the victims testified against him, with the community and law enforcement effort leading to his conviction.

Lebryant Khiry Ankrom was convicted in Muskingum County for aggravated burglary, assault, and felonious assault after attacking two individuals in December 2024.

Ohio's Teachers Retirement System, led by AG Yost, is suing Target for investor losses tied to unreported risks of the company's social agenda, including a failed Pride campaign and a stock value drop.

Columbus Police responded to a shooting on S. 22nd St. The victim is in stable condition, and the shooter is at large.

Columbus Police seek help to identify a suspect in a robbery involving a baseball bat in the Floral Circle area. The suspect demanded money over alleged property damage.

Jahara Tunkara, 22, died after his Nissan Rogue was hit by a semi-truck on I-71. The vehicle was stationary for unknown reasons. He was pronounced dead at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

A victim with a gunshot wound arrived at a hospital; the shooting occurred on E. Moler St. Columbus Police seek information to aid their investigation.

Ohio's death penalty system is inactive, with no executions since 2018 and issues obtaining lethal injection drugs, as reported by Attorney General Dave Yost.

A 60-ton crane worth over $500,000 was stolen from a Columbus construction site, with authorities and Kent Power Company actively seeking leads to recover the machinery.

An unidentified adult died on I-71 in a hit-and-run incident after their car crashed, Columbus Police seek information on the drivers who fled the scene.

A driver died in a collision at Champion and Frebis Avenues in Columbus, another driver was arrested on unrelated warrants. The incident is under investigation.

Two people were shot on Donlyn Court, Columbus. Police urge witnesses to contact Detective Jones or Crime Stoppers. The victims are expected to survive.