Columbus Police relaunch an initiative, "Operation Turn Up the Heat," to arrest violent criminals before a city event, seeking public tips via social media and hotlines.

The Columbus Police have relaunched Operation Turn Up the Heat to catch violent criminals during the city's Red, White & BOOM celebration, seeking the public's help via social media.

The Columbus Division of Police launches "Operation Turn Up the Heat" to apprehend violent crime suspects ahead of the Red, White & BOOM festivities, seeking public assistance.

A Zanesville man has been sentenced to 50 months for Domestic Violence and Strangulation, with the assault on his girlfriend witnessed by their children.

Columbus drug leader Michael Crawford was sentenced to 11-16.5 years in prison for narcotics trafficking following a DEA investigation. His associates faced varying charges; one remains at large.

A motorcycle accident in Knox County resulted in the death of Bridgette Murray and serious injuries to Alicia Johnson. The crash is under OSHP investigation; alcohol or drugs were not immediate factors.

Arnulfo Aguirre-Ramos was arrested for a fatal shooting in Columbus' Hilltop area. The investigation continues.

Two were critically injured by lightning at Northland High School; one was a teenage girl. Witnesses and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene.

Jacob McDonald, convicted on six misdemeanor counts of vehicular homicide for the Tusky Valley bus crash, is due for sentencing; he was acquitted of felony charges.

An Ohio toddler subject to an Amber Alert was found safe, her father faces assault and kidnapping charges following her abduction and alleged assaults on two adults.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office's Operation Unity led to 34 arrests and seizures of stolen cars and drugs. High-speed pursuits and drag racing incidents also occurred during the crackdown.

Eight people were indicted for aiding a suspect involved in a shooting of two Mifflin Township police officers. Charges include obstructing justice and weapons violations.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers posing as officers over phone calls, telling residents they have warrants and compelling them to buy gift cards as payment.