A grand jury indicts five individuals on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, involving cocaine and fentanyl across eight states with nearly $25 million laundered.

The owner of a Columbus tax service admitted to creating fraudulent tax returns, which caused the IRS over $1.2 million in losses. He awaits sentencing for a federal crime that could result in a three-year prison term.

Shavez Hargrave was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting during an attempted robbery in Columbus. He faces a $1.5 million bond and charges for the murder of Remarcus Smith-Heagler.

An Obetz mother was charged with murder after admitting to suffocating her two-year-old son. She is held on a $1 million bond, with a preliminary hearing scheduled.

An 11-year-old boy suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by a student at a Columbus school, with his mother criticizing the school's response to the incident.

Sean Higgins' court date for the vehicular deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau has been postponed to November 12.

An Ohio Amber Alert for 2-month-old Caius Burris ended with his safe recovery and the arrest of his father, Russell Burris, following an alleged abduction.

Jonathan Pigram pleaded guilty to murders and other related charges, with prosecutors recommending a life sentence and parole eligibility after 52 years.

Kenneth Houser was found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of gross sexual imposition against minors under ten by a Franklin County jury. He received a life sentence without parole.

School custodian Edward Dorst was arrested for allegedly hiding a phone in a staff restroom at Toll Gate Elementary for voyeurism. No students were recorded.

Ohio's Operation END-OHHT led to the arrests of 132 individuals attempting to purchase sex, resulting in several human trafficking survivors being identified and supported.

A crash in Madison Township on Saturday night left one driver critically injured and both vehicles in flames after a collision at U.S. Route 33 and Bixby Road.

A 15-year-old boy with special needs reported missing in Gahanna, Ohio, was found safe, relieving the community after an urgent search by local police.