Nine Medicaid providers in Ohio are charged with fraud, accused of stealing $1.2 million by submitting false claims. The Ohio Attorney General emphasized the seriousness of the offense.

A months-long operation against child sexual exploitation in Pike County resulted in multiple arrests and sentences, with Sean Spellman receiving up to 20 years for CSAM. Similar actions by the ASP ICAC Task Force led to additional arrests.

Police are seeking teens linked to assaults on COTA buses in Columbus, following a recent attack where a passenger was punched. The public's help is requested to identify the suspects.

Mary Carol San-Filippo was sentenced to 11-15 years for DUI causing death and injuries, meanwhile, Columbus police seek a woman who stole a handbag with $2,000.

Gerald Dowling Jr. pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter for his role in the death of Alexa Stakely during a carjacking in Columbus, changing his initial not guilty plea.

A 19-year-old man is charged with aggravated murder after a fatal shooting near a Target store in Columbus, related to a drug deal gone wrong. The victim died after seeking refuge following the altercation.

Columbus drug lord David Price, "DP," was sentenced to life plus 65 years for drug distribution, sex trafficking, and contributing to a fatal overdose.

Anthony Sims, 56, received a 50-year sentence for sexually exploiting and trafficking minors, including raping and photographing young girls. His crimes included sex trafficking of a 13-year-old to several men.

El Salvadoran national Adiel Hernandez-Orellana pleads guilty to illegal reentry in the US after a prior sexual assault conviction. He faces a possible extended sentence under Operation Take Back America.

Eric Powell was arrested for the homicide of Joshua L. Williams on June 30 in Columbus. Details on the motive are undisclosed and the investigation continues.

Columbus Police seek public help with a homicide that occurred on Wilson Ave on July 4, requesting photos or videos that may assist the investigation.

Final three co-defendants in Muskingum County Jail escape were sentenced, with roles varying from aiding the escape to providing refuge and acquiring drugs.

A Columbus man received a 25 to 30.5-year sentence for the fatal shooting of Tyler Goins at a birthday party after pleading guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and other charges.