A Maryland man died in a crash in Licking County, Ohio, with four others injured. The accident happened when the man's vehicle veered off the road, hitting two other vehicles. The cause is under investigation.

Two motorcyclists were injured on Route 161 near New Albany after crashing into a playhouse that fell onto the road. They were hospitalized, with one initially in critical condition but now stable.

Dennis Stopar of Ohio was sentenced to 60 years for child exploitation and possessing child pornography involving multiple minors. He had previously been convicted of rape.

One juvenile is dead and five injured after a shooting at a Columbus rental property during a party. The suspect arrived mid-party; the motive is unknown.

Ohio's Attorney General approves the summary of the "Ohio Equal Rights Amendment" for state constitutional consideration, now pending further steps before it could reach voters.

An Ohio man was sentenced to multiple life terms for murders and a narcotics conspiracy involving three victims, dismemberment, and obstruction of justice.

Sheriff Alex W. Lape announced that Rick Eugene Hawley was arrested for sexual assault on minors after victims' accounts matched allegations of repeated abuse at 2715 Sugar Grove Road.

Columbus Police seek public help to capture suspects wanted for violent crimes through “Operation Turn Up the Heat” before the Red, White & BOOM event.

Columbus Police relaunch an initiative, "Operation Turn Up the Heat," to arrest violent criminals before a city event, seeking public tips via social media and hotlines.

The Columbus Police have relaunched Operation Turn Up the Heat to catch violent criminals during the city's Red, White & BOOM celebration, seeking the public's help via social media.

The Columbus Division of Police launches "Operation Turn Up the Heat" to apprehend violent crime suspects ahead of the Red, White & BOOM festivities, seeking public assistance.

A Zanesville man has been sentenced to 50 months for Domestic Violence and Strangulation, with the assault on his girlfriend witnessed by their children.

Columbus drug leader Michael Crawford was sentenced to 11-16.5 years in prison for narcotics trafficking following a DEA investigation. His associates faced varying charges; one remains at large.