Vivek Ramaswamy’s Bodyguard Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
A former bodyguard protecting the family of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been arrested on federal drug trafficking charges. Justin Salsburey, 43, from Bellefontaine, Ohio, faces serious accusations. His wife, Ruthann Rankin, 38, an Urbana City Schools teacher, was charged alongside him. The...
Northwest Columbus fatal shooting suspects claim self defense, victim identified
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A person fatally shot Monday night in the northwest section of Columbus has been identified and police say the suspects claimed self-defense during the incident. According to a CPD media report, officers arrived at the 2900 block of Hayden Road and found 20-year-old Kenneth Grace unresponsive...
29-year-old man arrested after deadly shooting at southeast Columbus store
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting at a southeast Columbus store last November, police said. According to the Columbus Division of Police, Johnathan Triplett was charged with murder in the death of 26-year-old Trevon Durham. Franklin County Municipal Court...
One hospitalized in North Linden shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting Thursday afternoon in the Columbus neighborhood of North Linden. A Columbus police spokesperson said officers went to the 1200 block of East Hudson Street just after 3:45 p.m. on reports of a shooting. According to police, the victim was taken to a...
Arrest made in fatal November shooting at east Columbus shop
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at an east Columbus leather and lingerie store in November. According to Columbus police, Johnathan Triplett, 29, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with the Nov. 17 death of Trevon D. Durham, 26. Police said officers...
Large fentanyl, meth seizure follows Ohio I-77 traffic stop
CALDWELL, Ohio — A traffic stop along Interstate 77 in Noble County led to the seizure of large amounts of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine, and multiple felony charges against a Columbus woman, according to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jason Mackie said the stop occurred the evening of Jan. 3,...
Unsettling Nighttime Disturbance Precedes Shocking Murder of Ohio Dentist Couple
A Family’s Nightmare Unfolds (Image Credits: Nypost.com) Columbus, Ohio – Authorities investigating the brutal slaying of a prominent dentist and his wife uncovered a disturbing 911 call from a nearby resident just days before the couple’s bodies were discovered in their home. A Family’s Nightmare Unfolds The quiet...
One person arrested following large drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A Findlay man is in custody following the execution of a narcotics search warrant that led to the discovery of suspected drugs, cash and firearms, according to authorities. The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force said its agents, along with the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff’s...
Ohio rolls out new cannabis regulations
Before the new year, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56 into law Dec. 19, 2025. Sponsored by Sen. Steve Huffman, the main purpose of SB 56 is to strengthen regulation on adult-use marijuana in Ohio. Ohioans previously voted to legalize marijuana in 2023 through a citizen initiative. Some...
The Death of Ohio Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026
As the headquarters for major brands like Big Lots, Express, and Victoria's Secret, Ohio has long been a retail command center. But in 2026, the call is coming from inside the house. The "Retail Apocalypse" has hit the Buckeye State with a specific vengeance, driven not just by national trends, but by the collapse of...
