A Reynoldsburg man was arrested after an online decoy operation flagged an alleged attempt to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old; Fairfield County deputies say charges are pending.

A Columbus man accused in the fatal shooting of a 15‑year‑old was ordered held on a $1 million bond as prosecutors prepare charges.

A 43-year-old Delaware man faces kidnapping and indecency charges after police say he exposed himself to a juvenile in the Marysville municipal pool locker room.

A person was critically injured in a North Linden shooting on Homestead Drive; police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A person was killed after being struck by a train on Columbus' North Side; police temporarily closed the tracks while investigators processed the scene.

A 10-year-old in Harrison Township was grazed by a bullet and treated at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Deputies are canvassing the area and seeking tips.

An Ohio man was booked into Durham County jail July 7 after being indicted on charges that he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old, court records show.

A person was killed in a shooting Tuesday night near the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Police say the victim was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital; no arrests have been announced.

An elderly man was assaulted and robbed outside a downtown Columbus church; police have released a suspect description and are seeking tips. Investigators say stolen keys led to a second attack and cash taken from the victim's apartment.

A 16-year-old was killed Saturday night after a pickup rear-ended a parked Mercedes on Likens‑Chapel Road in Marion Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

A Racine man was indicted on 487 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor after investigators say a search turned up devices, drugs and guns.

A Toledo mother was charged with abuse of a corpse after police say she found her 23-year-old son dead and waited about 15 hours before calling 911. Authorities say the investigation and autopsy are ongoing.

A late-night shooting on Haldy Avenue left one person critically injured as Columbus police investigate and ask for tips.