An Urbana police officer shot a 23-year-old during a Friday disturbance call; the Ohio BCI is investigating and the suspect faces a felonious assault charge.

A man wanted in the North Linden road‑rage killing was arrested in Meriden, Connecticut, and is being held on a $4 million bond pending extradition to Columbus.

Franklin County deputies posted photos from an Attorney General cold‑case summit and recapped how familial DNA and modern forensics helped solve 1990s murders.

State agents joined Columbus police at Karric Square in Dublin Thursday as officers executed a search warrant; officials released few details.

A Lancaster man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the 2025 killing of his 81‑year‑old neighbor. Authorities say the victim was found buried behind his home.

Police say one person was critically injured in an early-morning shooting on Columbus’ east side. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

A federal judge handed Terrance P. Cummings 34 years after prosecutors said he groomed high school girls with drugs, money and gifts in exchange for sex and images.

A Tri-State family says Joshua Allen was placed on life support after an alleged beating inside Lebanon Correctional Institution; the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

An early-morning shooting on Columbus's east side left a man in critical condition; he was taken to Grant Medical Center. Police have not identified suspects.

A community tip helped Franklin County deputies arrest a registered sex offender living near an elementary school; he faces a charge for failing to notify authorities of a change of address.

Whitehall police doubled patrols Wednesday for a warrant "blitz day" that officials say produced more than 15 arrests across the city.

Officers responded Wednesday to a reported barricade at the Red Roof Inn in Grove City; dispatchers confirmed a police presence but few details were released. Local outlets say the situation is developing.

DNA testing linked a Columbus man to an alleged June 30, 2024 rape and kidnapping; bond set at $1M and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2026.