Benjamin Mercer was sentenced to 16 years for attempting to rape a child under 13 and for gross sexual imposition, following a trial and a guilty verdict.

Demetrese Norvett, 18, was fatally shot and found in bushes in Bexley, Ohio. Police are investigating, with no immediate threat to the community reported.

Columbus police responded to a shooting, leading to the arrest of two suspects charged with felonious assault. An investigation linked the shooting to an earlier altercation.

Authorities are searching for missing girl Jahzlyn Monique Jameson in Gahanna. The public is urged to provide information to the Gahanna Division of Police.

Miranda Jones was indicted for stealing over $60,000 from the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, facing charges including money laundering and identity fraud.

A motorcyclist died in a crash on State Route 315, Columbus. Declared dead at the hospital, an investigation is underway. Another incident in south Hilliard resulted in two fatalities.

Columbus fire crews responded to a south side residential fire with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation. Firefighters from Battalion 1 and 4 were involved.

Jeremy Cordial was arrested by Columbus Police for alleged involvement in child sexual abuse material, following a coordinated operation with ICAC Task Force.

A COTA bus and another vehicle collided in East Columbus, injuring five people, including two children. The crash occurred early Sunday morning, and two people were critically injured. Police are investigating the incident.

A motorcycle crash in Columbus resulted in two fatalities, with both the driver and passenger pronounced dead at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident, with no immediate suspicion of alcohol or drug involvement.

Jacksonville man Franklin J. Grayson pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting at Muskingum University, potentially facing over 35 years in prison.

A former employee of Mahoning County Children Services, Nancy Walker-McCain, is charged with theft in office and fraud, with her arraignment set for October 28th.

A house fire and explosion in Madison County resulted in one death and two injuries. Firefighters faced challenges due to strong winds, and the cause is under investigation. The deceased was a veteran and community member.