Columbus Police arrested a suspect after a multi-zone chase involving coordination between ground officers and a police helicopter. The aerial unit tracked the suspect, who fled a traffic stop, leading to a successful arrest.

Cody L. Prater convicted for possessing and creating AI-generated child sexual abuse material, including imagery of extreme abuse involving real and AI-generated infants and toddlers.

A Texas man admitted guilt to charges of attempted kidnapping and child sexual exploitation related to his attempt to take a 15-year-old he met online to Florida.

A Hardin County man convicted of loan fraud faces significant repayment after state auditors exposed his use of fake documents to secure a $200,000 loan.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrested Fabio Suarez-Moreno for Public Indecency and Criminal Child Enticement after he approached a 13-year-old girl inappropriately.

A Fairfield County man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography, with the U.S. Attorney's Office announcing the plea in a case connected to Project Safe Childhood.

Columbus Police arrested four individuals in separate incidents involving stolen vehicles, outlining the arrests on Facebook, including chases and a suspect caught due to a snow pile.

Mexican national Abel Velasquez-Avecedo was sentenced to 27 months for illegal firearm possession and drug charges after a shooting incident at a taco restaurant.

Terrance Colvin from Columbus was convicted on drug trafficking charges involving 28 kilograms of narcotics after evidence was reviewed by a federal jury. He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.

Jadyn Thigpen, reported missing on February 1, has been safely located and returned home, as confirmed by Gahanna Police.

Michael McKee is charged with the murder of his ex-wife and her husband in Weinland Park, with both victims shot multiple times according to autopsy reports.

Body-cam footage from Pickaway County Sheriff's Office shows a standoff and fatal shooting of Chase Dalton by officers after a reported sexual assault.

Huntington Local School District closed due to a bomb threat, their second such incident in a month, with an ongoing investigation by law enforcement.