Man ordered detained by federal judge after alleged Columbus bank robbery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man will remain in custody after being arrested by Columbus police in connection with a bank robbery and later charged by the FBI. Rooble D Adan, 30, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, was arrested on October 8 following a bank robbery that occurred at the Chase Bank located at 5681 Cleveland...
Local movement cleans up the city
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One man’s efforts to clean up Columbus is turning into a movement. Trash Party started with just founder Collin Marshall using a trash grabber to pick up litter along the sidewalk. It has grown into events with up to 50 volunteers cleaning up trash in some of the city’s most underserved […]
1 injured in west Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person has been injured after a shooting in west Columbus on Saturday morning. Authorities responded to the 3700 block of Briggs Road in the Hilltop at 6:34 a.m. on Saturday after report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. One person was found suffering from a...
5 puppies found in Columbus dumpster
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five puppies discovered in a dumpster outside a Columbus apartment earlier this week are recovering at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, said assistant director Dwayne Young. "We had a concerned citizen. They were working on apartment buildings nearby and as they were going...
Powell Community Mourns Loss of Sergeant Travis Dennison
Sergeant Travis Dennison of the Powell Police Department has died after a diagnosis of brain cancer. He served in law enforcement for 18 years. Dennison began his career with the Knox County Sheriff's Office in 2002. He joined the Powell Police Department in 2007 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2022.
Central Ohio fentanyl dealers plead guilty, face over 40 years in prison
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Three central Ohio suspects, including two from Columbus, could face over 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and possession charges. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office, three “major” fentanyl dealers admitted guilt related to separate, months-long...
One dead in accident in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Accident Investigation Unit responded to a fatal traffic crash Friday in the Innis Garden Village neighborhood of Columbus. Two vehicles on East Innis Avenue crashed “slightly head-on” near the Kelton Avenue intersection, according to a Columbus Division of Police media release. Both...
Police attempting to identify theft suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of taking money that another customer accidentally left at a Walmart self-checkout. According to the Beavercreek Police Department, the incident occurred on Oct. 19 at the Walmart located at 3360 Pentagon Blvd. Investigators say the woman...
Ohio’s fall burning ban in effect to prevent rapidly spreading fires
During October and November, the state of Ohio enforces a ban on open burning in unincorporated areas between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ohio’s fall burning ban in effect to prevent rapidly spreading fires. If you’re planning to do some open burning over the next several weeks, you’ll need...
Columbus woman charged after reported deadly Kroger parking lot confrontation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 34-year-old woman from Columbus has been charged in connection with a deadly incident that began with a minor traffic accident in a Kroger parking lot. Court documents identify the suspect as Danielle Henry, who faces charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter as a...
