Former Columbus police officer Joel Mefford was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for stealing cocaine from crime scenes and facilitating its sale.

Columbus Police are seeking public help in a felony theft case involving a suspect who stole two Apple watches on December 17. Detective McCotter is leading the investigation, and Crime Stoppers is offering an anonymous tip line.

Police found Autumn Ward, 32, fatally shot in an apartment on Chittenden Avenue, Gage Smith, 28, is charged with her murder. Authorities suspect domestic violence and seek information from the public.

An Ohio woman was fatally mauled and partially eaten by her neighbor's pigs on Christmas Day, police are consulting prosecutors regarding the incident.

Columbus Police are investigating after Terrell Desale Moon was found shot dead on E. Hudson St, asking for community tips.

Columbus Police report a juvenile was found non-responsive and later pronounced dead. The Homicide Unit is investigating without releasing details. The public was urged to provide information.

A child died from burns in Columbus. The incident is under investigation and seems accidental. The mother was detained but released. No arrests have been made.

Columbus Police are investigating a shooting on Chatterton Rd that left one wounded and encourage witnesses to contact Detective Shotwell with information.

Columbus Police investigate a critical shooting on Ashburton Road, urging witnesses to come forward with information via their Felony Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Columbus Police are investigating a fatal shooting on E. Hudson St., where an individual was found dead early on January 5, with a reward offered for tips leading to an arrest.

The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted three females on felony charges related to a West Portsmouth shooting; two were arrested in West Portsmouth and one in Portsmouth.

A shooting in Columbus' North Linden area early Sunday morning resulted in one death. Police have yet to release suspect information as the investigation continues.

Otterbein University mourns the loss of sophomore wrestler Josh Taylor, who died in a car crash. Coach Rastetter and teammates express their grief and remember his impact.