Federal prosecutors have unsealed charges against Tyler Thomas in the exploitation case of Hailey Buzbee, detailing the use of online platforms and encrypted messaging to facilitate the alleged crimes.

Court records allege a Maumee woman injected feces into her infant’s IV at Nationwide Children’s, she’s charged with endangering children and held on $250,000 bond.

New details in Hailey Buzbee's case link Tyler Thomas to her disappearance and death. Thomas orchestrated her departure and traveled with her, contrary to his claims. No death-related charges filed yet, but he faces child pornography charges.

A Feb. 9 shooting at a South Columbus home once listed as a short‑term rental has neighbors and city leaders pressing for better tracking and enforcement.

A new Ohio bill would elevate repeat sex‑solicitation to felony status, add registration for serial offenders, and route fines to survivor services.

A Texas man pleaded guilty after traveling to Ohio to meet a 15-year-old he connected with on Call of Duty. The plea agreement recommends 25–30 years behind bars.

A Columbus man was arrested after a Hilltop shooting Friday left two adults hospitalized, police say, both are expected to survive. Authorities named Michael Mills and asked for tips.

Emailed threats hit more than 30 Columbus schools on Monday, the Statehouse was swept, and the FBI is investigating.

A 70-year-old Lancaster man has been arrested on a rape charge tied to alleged abuse from 2015. Authorities say the case is under investigation and there is no known public threat.

A house fire in the 10000 block of Dozer Road in Clearcreek Township killed one woman and injured two others, officials say.

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.