Vance Stiers, 21, was fatally shot near Blacklick Woods Metro Park. Police suspect robbery as a motive and seek public assistance in their ongoing investigation.

Gahanna Police released bodycam footage of a fatal shooting of an armed man by officers, following a chase from a hotel after a fraud report. The man was later declared dead, and the officers are on administrative leave during the investigation.

A Columbus man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for possessing and distributing child abuse material following an investigation by the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Dennis Stopar of Ohio pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes, including sexual assault and possession of child pornography, facing a suggested 30-60 year sentence.

The Columbus Police arrested a man for coercing a minor online, escalating from soliciting images to threatening their release unless the minor complied with sexual demands.

Jeremiah West has been charged with murder and firearm possession related to a Columbus homicide. He awaits a preliminary hearing on December 23.

A man has died after a shooting in southeast Franklin County. Deputies found him with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He died at the hospital. A male suspect is in custody, no charges yet. The investigation continues.

Two Columbus police officers were hospitalized with minor injuries after a hit-and-run at Alum Creek Drive and East Livingston Avenue. The suspect vehicle fled, prompting an ongoing investigation.

A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangering, causing his baby's fatal overdose. The child died from fentanyl and cocaine toxicity.

Columbus resident Quentez Thrasher was arrested for the fatal shooting of his stepfather, facing murder and firearm charges, with his preliminary hearing scheduled.

Mary Majeski of Columbus was given probation for forgery in Franklin County, but was sentenced to eleven months in prison for possessing methamphetamine by Muskingum County Court.

A 15-year-old named Elijah Hatcher was fatally shot in Columbus. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to contact Sgt. Sherman Hayes with any information.

A suspect robbed a Dollar General in Columbus at gunpoint, as per a police media release. The incident happened Tuesday morning when the male suspect, in his fifties, demanded cash at gunpoint and fled the scene.