Ohio man on the run for over a decade arrested in Louisiana
The U.S. Marshals stated that Brooks stole multiple identities while on the run, making the case more challenging.
Ohio sees rise in COVID-19 cases, health experts urge vaccinations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Local experts are concerned about the rise in COVID-19 numbers amid national vaccine recommendation changes. Earlier this week, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department rolled back recommendations on the COVID-19 vaccine. This comes as the CDC is now reporting Ohio is one of 24 states...
Protest planned after TownHall employee’s arrest
A protest is planned outside TownHall this weekend after another man with ties to a popular Ohio restaurant group was arrested on a felony strangulation charge. Why it matters: The arrest has fueled the latest backlash against the controversial Ethos Hospitality Group, which operates several high-profile restaurants...
Whitehall police searching for 2 children reportedly abducted by noncustodial mother
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Whitehall police are requesting the public's assistance in locating two missing children who were reportedly taken by their noncustodial mother. According to a Facebook post from the Whitehall Division of Police, 12-year-old Diezal Mayes and 13-year-old Alayah Mayes were taken by their biological...
Police, bomb squad called to Upper Arlington; male accused of making threats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Upper Arlington police responded to reports of a male making threats just past 11 a.m. on Thursday. Upper Arlington Fire Department and Police Department responded to the area of West Henderson and Sawmill roads. Officers were able to quickly take the male into custody, according...
Local Restaurant Owner Facing Major Criminal Charges
The Owner, Bobby George and Director, Michael McCullough of Townhall both facing serious violent criminal charges. But before we get in to those details, let’s talk about where it started. One thing Columbus, Ohio has definitely become is a foodie town. With an abundance of delicious options to choose...
2 Thug Riders Motorcycle Club members file guilty pleas in violent crime case
Previous Thug Riders Motorcycle Club coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Two members of the Thug Riders Motorcycle Club (TRMC) – which faces remarkable allegations including murder, arson and racketeering – have filed to enter guilty pleas. These two members are both from Columbus: Justin J. Baker, “Wild Boy”, 29...
Grand jury indicts Hilliard man accused of distributing fentanyl resulting in overdose death
HILLIARD, Ohio — A grand jury indicted a Hilliard man with trafficking fentanyl that caused the death of at least one person. According to United States Attorney Dominick Gerace II for the Southern District of Ohio, the grand jury returned a new indictment on Thursday against 37-year-old Raymond McGhee.
Teenager to be tried as adult in fatal carjacking of Alexa Stakely
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A trial in the murder of a woman who tried to stop a carjacking while her son was in the backseat will proceed to adult court. As previously reported, steps to advance the case against a defendant in the murder of Alexa Stakely will advance through Franklin County Court of Common […]
Columbus police solve decades-old rape case that had ties across the country
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police have identified the suspect in a 1997 rape case, connecting the man to other sexual assault cases across the country. California native Sean McNulty, who died in 1997, has been identified as the suspect in the Columbus case from nearly 30 years ago. DNA collected at the crime...
