Five individuals were indicted in Franklin County for human trafficking and drug offenses by a grand jury following an investigation by the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force.

DNA analysis has confirmed Sean McNulty, who died in 1997, as the perpetrator in a 1997 Columbus rape case, linking him to multiple sexual assaults across several states.

A Hilliard man, Raymond A. McGhee, is indicted for distributing a fatal fentanyl dose, facing life imprisonment and additional charges related to drug trafficking and firearms.

A body was discovered in Hoover Reservoir, leading to police investigations and unsettling the local community. The victim, an adult male, was pronounced dead without obvious signs of foul play.

Patrick D. Foraker was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the Zanesville City Hall shooting, which included charges of Felonious Assault and Inducing Panic.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports a 7% decrease in fatal crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, with fatalities and serious-injury crashes also declining. They encourage public involvement in maintaining this trend.

Ohio suspect arrested for Lucasville homicide, Sheriff Thoroughman reports swift capture after finding victim unresponsive at local address. Charges include Aggravated Murder and Arson.

Columbus Police arrested a suspect linked to break-ins at a vacant apartment, following an investigation supported by video evidence provided by a vigilant resident.

During Labor Day weekend in Ohio, 23 people died in 20 crashes. Despite a decrease in crashes and enforcement efforts, including 398 DUI arrests, fatalities rose compared to the prior year. OSHP urged public vigilance in reporting dangerous driving.

A Columbus man, Michael Davis, was sentenced to 17-22.5 years for multiple kidnappings and rapes over a decade and will register as a Tier III sex offender.

Two individuals were shot on Stelzer Road in Columbus, one victim, Rene Villanueva Soto, died from injuries. The Columbus Police are investigating the incident.

Columbus Police responded to a shooting on W. Broad Street, where one individual was wounded and is expected to survive; the suspect remains unidentified.

A pedestrian was critically injured on I-270 in Columbus, leading authorities to close the highway near the U.S. 33 interchange during the investigation.