Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shayla D. Favor announced on August 13 a joint lawsuit against a west side hotel with a detailed history of drug activity, violence, and other criminal conduct.
Over 300 calls have been reported by Columbus Police and Fire regarding The Rodeway Inn, located at 1313 W. St. James Lutheran Ln., for a series of criminal activities, from robberies to sexual assault, since June 2024.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has received numerous tips regarding narcotic activity at the hotel, documenting half a dozen narcotics offenses and confiscating illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia since December 2025, including methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. Additionally, since March 2024, the Franklin County Coroner has documented three drug overdose deaths at the hotel property…