Fairfield County has moved its 911 operations to a next‑generation system that improves location accuracy and accepts photos, video and text from callers.

A house fire on Martinsburg Road in Newton Township left one man dead and prompted a multi‑agency investigation. Authorities say the blaze heavily involved the roof and front of the home.

Columbus police arrested a 22-year-old after a domestic-related shooting on the 2200 block of Cleveland Avenue left two women seriously wounded.

One person was shot early Sunday on the 6000 block of Channingway Boulevard in Walnut Hills. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

Two people were wounded in an early-morning shooting on Marcia Drive in northeast Columbus, police say both are recovering and a suspect search is underway.

Court filings allege a Reynoldsburg man impregnated a 13‑year‑old, he was arraigned and held on $500,000 bail, with a preliminary hearing set for April 17.

A fiery crash involving a semi and about a dozen vehicles shut both directions of I‑71 near US‑36/SR‑37 Saturday evening. ODOT is working on detours.

A 27‑year‑old from Upper Sandusky led troopers on a multi‑county pursuit that reached about 120 mph and ended in a crash. Authorities say he attempted to set himself on fire before surrendering.

A Springfield man was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 20 years in the Oct. 31, 2025, stabbing death of Quintez Hubert, court records show.

A six-hour enforcement sweep in Whitehall's East Main and Collingwood corridor produced 20 arrests and multiple seizures, officials said.

A Montgomery County man was arrested after more than 10 rounds hit a Jefferson Township home and three vehicles, no injuries were reported.

A Friday night stabbing at Ohio State's Lincoln Tower turf fields left one person hospitalized and another detained as university police investigate.

An 18-year-old is set to be arraigned today after two teens were shot at Winchester Lakes, court records say the victims identified him.