Lancaster Police resolved a standoff with a barricaded suspect, Jeffrey Johnson, after a domestic violence report, with no further threat to the community post-arrest.

Columbus police are investigating the death of 14-year-old Braiden Johnson, who was shot in West Columbus. Two suspects were arrested, and the case is being reviewed for potential charges. The community seeks justice and answers.

Columbus man Christopher O. Smith was sentenced to 59 years to life for the July 2022 double homicide of Amanda Perkins and Rodney Reavish and the assault of his girlfriend.

A Nissan Quest was involved in a hit-and-run with a minibike in Columbus, injuring two riders, who are now in stable condition. Police seek information on the fleeing driver.

A Honda Accord fatally struck pedestrian George Greer on Morse Road, Columbus. The driver stayed on the scene, and police investigated, seeking information from the public.

19-year-old Daymir Hill was shot and killed in Columbus, with 20-year-old Davaun Wilkerson charged for the murder.

A report details a drive-by shooting on E Main St. in Columbus, where a person was injured. Police are seeking public help and offer contact info for leads.

One person died after a vehicle hit a pedestrian, Julio Garcia, on Marion Rd., near Marion Square Apartments. The Columbus Police are investigating the incident.

A Fairfield County resident died from burn injuries after an open-field fire on Tuesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation by local authorities.

Two juveniles were detained after a bomb threat at Canal Winchester High School. No explosives were found, but heightened security measures and ongoing investigations followed.

The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office warns against illegal money transfers involving inmates, as such acts, like those leading to an inmate's fatal overdose, may result in serious charges.

A woman was sentenced to 15 years for the death of her infant and injuries to another child, with guilty pleas to manslaughter and endangerment, reflecting a plea deal after initially pleading not guilty.

Zanesville couple received lengthy prison sentences for drug trafficking and weapons charges after an investigation revealed a large cache of narcotics and firearms at their residence.