Crime

True Crime Podcasters Tease Potential Update on Brian Shaffer Disappearance

Columbus-based True Crime Garage says they received a 'precise' tip about the 2006 case that has haunted Central Ohio for 20 years.

20-year-old agrees to plead guilty in fatal shooting at east Columbus vigil

Tyrez Turner entered an Alford plea in connection with the June 2024 shooting at Krumm Park.

Former Colonial Hills Apartment Manager Arraigned

Sylvia Sherman faces charges related to her time as manager of the Columbus complex.

Ohio Treasure Hunter Released from Prison, Still Tight-Lipped on Gold Hoard

Thomas "Tommy" Thompson, who recovered millions in gold from an 1857 shipwreck, has been released from federal prison but continues to refuse to disclose the treasure's location.

Columbus man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Ohio Attorney General Warns of Parking Ticket Scam

Fraudulent text messages claim unpaid fines and threaten court action if not paid immediately.

Columbus Apartment Fire Leaves Multiple Dead, Several Hospitalized

Blaze at Broadmeadows Plaza Apartments claims three lives and injures seven others

3 Dead, Dozens Displaced in Columbus Apartment Fire

Blaze erupts at Broadmeadows Plaza, prompting dramatic rescues and community response.

Shots Fired at Car Carrying Kids on Petzinger Road

Driver injured by broken glass, four juveniles unharmed in Columbus incident

Diverted Flights Prompt Law Enforcement Response

Incidents on Frontier and American Airlines flights lead to airport security alerts

Fake Tree Workers Targeting Columbus Neighborhoods

Police warn residents to be vigilant after burglars pose as tree workers to distract homeowners

Teenager in custody after fatal North Columbus crash

Two killed when teen fleeing police ran stop sign, colliding with another vehicle

Former Ohio teacher pleads guilty to sexual misconduct with student

Jamelah Daboubi faces just 18 months maximum for exploiting 15-year-old boy

Ohio Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Conduct with 15-Year-Old Student

Jamelah Daboubi, a former teacher at Horizon Science Academy, pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Former Ohio State President Gee to be Deposed in Strauss Abuse Case

Gee was president during university's quiet 1997 investigation into serial abuser Strauss