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Pickaway County Deputies Search for Mother Charged in Toddler's Fentanyl Death
Brittany Stroud faces manslaughter charges after her 17-month-old daughter died in Orient, while grandmother Tammy Stroud is held on a $250,000 bond.
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Article · VideoOne Dead, Another Injured in North Linden Shooting on Albert Avenue
Columbus police are investigating an Oct. 19 fatal shooting near Alrahma Mosque that left one person dead and another injured.
Article · VideoPedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle on South High Street in Brewery District
A person was pronounced dead at Grant Medical Center after being struck near South High and East Beck streets Friday night, while the vehicle involved stayed at the scene.
Article · VideoPedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle on Sullivant Avenue in west Columbus
One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in west Columbus, and Sullivant Avenue was closed from South Roys Avenue to Salisbury Road.
Article · VideoThree teenagers charged with murder following fatal Hilltop shooting
Columbus police announced charges against two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old following the fatal Hilltop shooting.
Article · VideoPilot Hurt After Light Plane Crashes at Union County Airport in Marysville
A Zenith aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday morning, sending the pilot to Memorial Health with minor injuries as federal officials investigate the cause.
Article · VideoNine Children Removed From Etna Township Home as Two Face Child Endangerment Charges
The Licking County Sheriff's Office arrested Jonathan Parr and Jacqueline Coleman following a Child Protective Services referral.
Article · VideoReynoldsburg Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on State Route 158 in Kirkersville
Troopers reported 72-year-old Garry A. Tucker died Tuesday afternoon after a collision with a turning pickup truck near Interstate 70.
Article · VideoColumbus Police Search for Two Drivers in Fatal Cleveland Avenue Hit-and-Run
Investigators seek a white SUV and a pickup truck towing a trailer after an adult pedestrian was killed Saturday night in South Linden.
Article · VideoOvernight shooting at Tony's Bar in Newark leaves Zanesville man critically injured
Newark police and Licking County deputies responded early Sunday to Tony's Bar, where a 25-year-old man was critically injured.
Article · VideoOverweight Semis Cited in Fatal State Route 736 Forklift Crash
A 24-year-old worker died Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Darby Township after a collision during material delivery on the rural two-lane corridor.
Article · VideoColumbus police investigate fatal Tuesday evening shooting on Clarendon Lane
A gunshot victim was transported to Grant Medical Center and pronounced dead, marking the city's 64th homicide of 2026.
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Two Delaware County Men Indicted in Ottawa County Child Sting
Grand jury charges Timothy Rawson and Lakshmi Anbalagan following Operation Lifeboat as public records show no local youth employment.
Article · VideoVinton County Dismisses Child Endangerment Charges Against Gary Siders Sr.
The 73-year-old grandfather was ruled mentally incompetent and unrestorable, while cases against three adult relatives remain active.
Article · VideoAthens County Teenager Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drunk-Driving Crash That Killed Wellston Police Officer
The 18-year-old admitted to felony vehicular homicide and assault charges stemming from an August 2025 crash in Jackson County Juvenile Court.
Article · VideoTyler Thomas Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges in Death of Hailey Buzbee
Defense counsel entered the plea in Columbus federal court on Monday as Thomas waived physical appearance and remains held in federal custody.
ArticleReynoldsburg Prepares Jan. 1 Enforcement of New Short-Term Rental Regulations
Midway through an administrative transition before Jan. 1 enforcement, Reynoldsburg is locating hosts to implement stay minimums, annual fees and primary-residence rules.
Article · VideoOne Dead, One Injured in Linwood Shooting in Southeast Columbus
Columbus police responded late Sunday to Seabrook Avenue near Selkirk Road.
Article · VideoMan charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Brandon Parsons in Milo-Grogan
Columbus police were dispatched early Sunday to Cleveland and Reynolds avenues, where 40-year-old Brandon Parsons suffered fatal stab wounds.
Article · VideoThree Sentenced in Marion Drug Ring Directed From State Prison
Marion County Common Pleas Judge Matthew Frericks imposed indefinite prison terms under Ohio's Reagan Tokes Law following a MARMET investigation into monitored inmate phone calls.
Article · VideoOne Dead, One Injured in Accidental Shooting at North Columbus Motel
Police responded early Sunday to the Double Ten Hotel on Zumstein Drive after a man accidentally shot himself and struck a second person.
Article · VideoEast Columbus Shooting Leaves One Dead and Another Injured on Barnett Road
Columbus police responded early Sunday to the 900 block of Barnett Road, where two people were hospitalized in critical condition.
Article · VideoColumbus Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Child Exploitation Case
Richard Tyler Campbell was sentenced in federal court following a multi-defendant investigation under Project Safe Childhood.
Article · VideoFormer Delaware Food Pantry Co-Director Indicted on Felony Theft Charges
Kathryn Whiting is accused of taking at least $37,500 from the Eastside Mission Food Pantry and donors, including older Ohioans.
ArticleReynoldsburg Faces Surveillance Reckoning After Officer Misuse Prompted Flock Camera Removal
The central Ohio suburb canceled its contract after internal affairs audits revealed improper vehicle searches, prompting state referrals and regional debate.