Ex-corrections officer Bryan Catlin pled guilty to charges including domestic violence and kidnapping, facing up to 16 years in prison. His sentencing is pending.

A home health aide in Columbus, Raquana Drumwright, repaid $21,000 for fraudulently claiming disability benefits while working, following her guilty plea and conviction.

Two men were arrested in Ross County for a PayPal scam that cost a local nearly $59,000; authorities seized over $15,000 in cash, and the FBI and ICE are involved in the ongoing investigation.

A new mental health crisis approach in Muskingum County via DART is training law enforcement to handle emergencies with equipped skills and an emphasis on rehabilitation and prevention.

Detective Wilhite faces first-degree misdemeanor charges for the death of K-9 officer Cooper after mistakenly leaving the police vehicle's defogger on instead of the air conditioning.

Grove City Ohio Police seek public help to identify a man who stole Sephora products from Kohl's on October 2. The suspect's image has been shared on social media.

Ohio reports a surge in carfentanil seizures, with the state's attorney general warning of the risks from amateur-made synthetic opioids. A new opioid, cychlorphine, has also been discovered in Ohio.

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.