The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing juvenile Chyna Pettiford, last seen on Monday, and believed to be in Whitehall. Public assistance is requested.

A Columbus firefighter was arrested for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, with potential penalties including prison time and sex offender registration.

Three students were hospitalized after encountering suspected drug paraphernalia at Summit Station Intermediate School, no drugs were found on the object after investigation.

El Salvadoran national Milton Guevara-Cruz pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after a felony conviction and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Jill Reid, a 15-year-old from Columbus, was found safe after being reported as an endangered runaway. She had been missing since last being sighted on Hiawatha Street and Weber Road.

Two 17-year-olds were arrested in Columbus for the shooting death of Ariyaun Burton, 17. The incident occurred on East Lincoln Avenue, with a second victim surviving. The suspects face murder and assault charges.

The retrial of ex-deputy Jason Meade, charged with murdering Casey Goodson Jr., is set for Dec. 8, influenced by a Supreme Court ruling on police use-of-force cases.

A Columbus woman died in a crash in Licking County when the vehicle driven by her brother went left of center and hit a box truck. Her brother and father were hospitalized; the truck driver was unharmed. Investigations are ongoing.

The Whitehall Police Department highlighted their tough stance on impaired driving after arresting a DUI suspect involved in a hit-and-run. The department emphasizes its commitment to community safety and zero tolerance for such behavior.

A pregnant Columbus mother facing deportation to Mexico files a lawsuit on her children's behalf, arguing it violates their rights, as her US-born son needs special education services and her unborn child will be a US citizen.

Whitehall Police's recent traffic stop resulted in an arrest for drug charges and active warrants, highlighting their steadfast proactive policing efforts.

A hazmat emergency occurred in Whitehall, Ohio, due to a 2,500-gallon kerosene spill from a railcar. The spill affected local waterways and prompted a response from emergency crews and environmental teams.

Columbus SWAT fatally shot a suspect after a hostage situation that began with a domestic violence call in northeast Columbus. The standoff ended when the armed suspect appeared at the doorway with the hostage.