Crime of the Week

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Suspected Wild Animal Poisoning

On Friday, January 31, 2014, State Wildlife officials responded to the call of concerned residents at the Island Club Apartment complex regarding a suspected wild animal poisoning. Upon arrival, the officers encountered approximately 50 ducks and geese, in and surrounding a nearby pond, that were in distress or confirmed dead from ingesting an unknown substance. Additionally, officers discovered a cracked corn mix that contained small blue pellets intentionally scattered near the pond. Samples of the pellets were collected and sent to the Ohio Department of Agriculture for testing. The results of the tests revealed the blue pellets to be a combination of poisons. Waterfowl are considered migratory birds and are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act under both State and Federal statutes. Photos may be viewed below. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information … [Read More...]

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Steve Eggerson

Aggravated Robbery at East Side Turkey Hill

On January 21, 2014, at 1:37 a.m., Steve Eggerson entered the Turkey Hill gas station located at 1880 East Broad Street.  Eggerson walked up to the beer cooler, grabbed a six-pack of beer and walked to the front counter.  The store clerk advised Mr. Eggerson that it was too late and that the store couldn’t […]

Jack Burgoon

Murder of Jack Burgoon

On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 62-year old Jack Burgoon was found fatally shot in the driveway of his Hicks Road home. Investigators said Mr. Burgoon had been shot several times. He was found with his wallet & cell phone intact. Mr. Burgoon’s red pickup truck was missing, but was found several hours later on Yankeetown […]

Midweek 2-19-14

Robbery on the East Side of Columbus

In the spring of 2013, two individuals met on the “Tagged.com” social media site. After corresponding for some time, the man and woman agreed to meet. On July 27, 2013, they met again and the man asked to use the woman’s bathroom. Upon entering her residence, the male suspect brandished a handgun, forced the woman […]

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Recent Crime Stoppers News and Events

Officers Jeffrey Ferguson and Edward Cox Recognized as Officers of the Month

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, along with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, is pleased to recognize Columbus Police Officers Jeffrey Ferguson and Edward Cox as the recipients of the Bryan Hurst/Tony Luzio Officer of the Month Award for the month of March. On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at approximately 5:00pm, the Flight […]

Officer Rippey Named Officer of the Month

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, along with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, is pleased to recognize Columbus Police Officer Samuel Rippey as the recipient of the Bryan Hurst/Tony Luzio Officer of the Month Award for the month of December. On Thursday, June 6, 2013, CPD Officer Samuel Rippey, an 8 year veteran, […]

Det. Cornett, Officer Blaine, Officer Gruber honored as Officers of the Month

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, along with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, is pleased to recognize Columbus Police Det. Eric Cornett as the recipient of the Bryan Hurst/Tony Luzio Officer of the Month Award for the month of September and Columbus Police Officers Derek Blaine and Shawn Gruber for the month of […]