Ohio reports a high rate of teen drivers not wearing seat belts properly, with many fatalities resulting from this issue. Enforcement of seat belt laws and new driver's education aim to improve safety among young drivers.

The Gahanna Police are searching for Miangel Pugh, reported missing since Oct 26, possibly in the Linden area. They request information at 614-342-4240.

Columbus Police seek help identifying two suspects in an early morning robbery on Winchester Pike. The male attempted to steal cash, and the female suspect tried to take unpaid items.

A child under 10 died in Columbus after accidentally shooting themselves with an unattended gun. No arrests yet. This follows another recent accidental child shooting in the area.

A woman, Danielle Henry, is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and other offenses after a parking lot collision led to a man's death in Westerville, Ohio.

A man named Anntwon Allen was arrested in Columbus for theft and assault after stealing merchandise and punching a store employee. Columbus Police responded and Ohio State University officers caught him.

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.