A Portsmouth man was arrested and charged with compelling prostitution of a minor following a traffic stop where a distressed female passenger signaled for help.

Columbus Police are investigating a shooting on North High Street where J'Vontia Cassell was fatally wounded. They're seeking digital evidence from the public.

Former executive director Kaycie Antonik was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for embezzling over $2.3 million from the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. She must also pay restitution.

Todd Kopchak was found guilty of failing to register as a sexual offender and failing to notify authorities of his change of address in Muskingum County.

Keith Davenport III was sentenced to six years for leading a gun trafficking operation involving straw purchases.

A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot in southeast Columbus, and police are investigating whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or caused by another. The city grapples with child safety amidst rising gun violence.

A child and adult were shot in northeast Columbus; the child is critical, the adult stable. This incident adds to a recent spate of gun violence, including a separate mass shooting in Indianapolis with two dead and five injured.

The City of Upper Arlington warned residents of an email scam targeting permit applicants, instructing them to verify any payment requests directly with the Community Development Department.

Latasha Collins-Ford pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud after using stolen identities to rent homes, avoid payments, and evade evictions by filing for bankruptcy.

A hit-skip crash injured a pedestrian near the Lost Lands Music Festival, leading authorities to seek public help in finding the driver. Despite this, the festival promoted a sense of community and care among attendees.

Columbus police shot an armed man who pointed a gun at an officer after fleeing a traffic stop. The suspect survived and no others were injured. An investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is underway.

Amy Spears, ex-treasurer for Carrollton Schools, pleaded guilty to theft in office and is barred from public positions, with sentencing set for Oct. 7.

Columbus Police reported a critical incident involving an unresponsive juvenile, leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Billie Tustin on charges of felonious assault.