The Athens County Sheriff's Office addressed various calls from January 2-4, 2026, including an arrest, abandoned dog reports, and a stolen vehicle investigation.

During a welfare check in Columbus, two individuals were found fatally shot, prompting a homicide investigation. The police seek public assistance and digital evidence.

Lorain firefighters were dispatched to a house fire that started outside and spread indoors. The cause is being investigated, with no details on casualties yet.

Athens County Sheriff's deputies dealt with non-violent incidents during the New Year transition, involving well-being checks, minor disputes, and community assistance.

The Columbus community mourns after a local dentist, Spencer Tepe, and his wife, Monique, were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home, with police investigating it as a double homicide.

Columbus police arrested Sharon Sakoulos for the New Year's Eve murder of her 3-year-old daughter, who died from alleged suffocation by a plastic bag.

A 14-year-old boy died and a 16-year-old driver was seriously injured in a car crash in Morrow County on New Year's Eve. The accident did not involve alcohol or drugs.

Ohio law enforcement seized over $75 million in drugs, firearms, and cash in a joint operation led by the OOCIC and praised by Attorney General Yost for enhancing community safety.

John Andrew Garcia was hospitalized after shooting at deputies and being shot in response in Hocking County, Ohio. He faces attempted murder and other charges.

A burglary suspect in Upper Arlington was arrested attempting another crime in Columbus, and stolen property was recovered, showcasing effective police collaboration.

Grove City Police seek public help to identify a theft suspect from a United Dairy Farmers store incident on December 17. The suspect fled in a black Honda sedan.

A 48-year-old Minnesota man, Joseph Buschel, died in a car crash in Fayette County, Ohio. The incident occurred when his GMC Yukon overturned and is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Zachery Simpson was arrested in Columbus on Christmas morning after committing an armed robbery, leading to a police chase and his arrest. He is charged with this and linked to several other robberies.