A 23-year-old Akron home‑health aide was indicted Wednesday, accused of billing Medicaid for services while traveling to Jamaica and costing the program about $412,219. The case is part of a Franklin County sweep that named multiple providers.

Two Hamilton Township women have been arrested on felonious assault and child endangerment charges after children said they ran away to escape abuse.

A shooting at a northwest Columbus apartment complex near Dublin left one person critically injured; police are investigating. Details remain limited.

A Toyota struck the rear of a semi on southbound I‑270 near Tuttle Crossing in Dublin on May 20; the driver was pronounced dead and southbound lanes were closed.

A shooting at a northeast Columbus apartment complex left one person dead Wednesday; detectives have the scene taped off and are seeking tips.

A man was killed Monday night in a motorcycle crash on Stelzer Road just north of East 7th Avenue on Columbus' East Side, police say.

A 54-year-old Marion motorcyclist died Monday after a collision at SR 4 and White Oaks Road; a 16-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and authorities are investigating.

A Springfield man was arrested this week on what state troopers say is his tenth OVI charge. Local records show seven prior convictions and two more cases from 2025–2026 remain open.

Video shows a man pointing a green laser at a Columbus police helicopter. Authorities arrested a suspect and say they recovered a laser device.

Police served a search warrant Monday at K Spa in Powell after a months-long probe; investigators remained on scene and are asking the public for tips.

An 11-year-old girl, identified as Scarlett Hightower, died after an SUV struck her while she crossed Hilliard‑Rome Road on the city’s west side. Police say she crossed against a "Don't Walk" signal; the investigation is ongoing.

Police say Jermal Freeman FaceTimed his ex and turned on her oven with a blanket inside, sparking a north Columbus apartment fire. He faces aggravated arson and related charges.

A teen was shot Sunday at an east-side Columbus apartment complex; police say the juvenile suspect fled and remains at large.