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.

A suspect was arrested for the homicide of Kylene A. Young after Columbus police found the victim deceased following a forced entry for a well-being check.

The Columbus Police Department reported a vehicle theft in broad daylight. Suspects were found via surveillance on Cliffside Dr., and the department urged the public to help identify the culprits.

Jeremiah Morrison, a sex offender from Columbus, was sentenced to 35 years for possessing and distributing child abuse material, including images of torture and murder of minors.

A Columbus man, Jeremiah Morrison, was sentenced to 35 years for having and sharing child pornography, including materials depicting child torture and murder.

Bruce Daniels has been indicted for the 1992 rape and murder of Amy Hooper, whose case was unsolved for over 30 years until DNA evidence led to his arrest.

Jamie L. Pannell of Columbus was sentenced to 78 months in prison for illegal gun sales, including weapons capable of fully automatic fire, to an undercover agent.

Omoruyi Uwadiae, a Columbus man, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for cyberstalking and extorting young gay men using images obtained via Grindr.