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David Lee Hodge Homicide

This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place on the Westside of Columbus in 2016. On Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 8:45pm, Columbus Police were dispatched to 174 Columbian Avenue, on the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located a victim inside of the residence, identified as David […]

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Aggravated Robbery of LYFT Driver

Today’s Midweek Special focuses on an Aggravated Robbery which took place in Columbus. On Friday, September 11, 2020, at approximately 3:00am, a LYFT driver/victim picked up a customer/suspect in the area of Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road. The suspect insisted the victim drive him to several places not originally requested. When the victim refused, the suspect pulled […]

James Edward Birtcher, III (Murder)

Name: James Edward Birtcher, III Gender: Male Height: 6 ft, 2 in Hair: Brown Race: Caucasian Age: 19 Weight: 160 lbs Eyes: Blue Wanted by: St Joseph County, IN for murder

Breaking and Entering at Sunbury Rd UDF

Today’s Midweek Special focuses on a Breaking and Entering which took place in Columbus. On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at approximately 4:00am, two suspects broke into United Dairy Farmers at 4775 Sunbury Road (near Morse Rd.). They smashed the glass door to gain entry ($1,000 damage) and stole $2,500 worth of cigars. Surveillance photos of […]

Theft of a Credit Card in Hilliard

Today’s Midweek Special focuses on the Theft of a Credit Card which took place in Hilliard. On Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 5:24am, unidentified suspects used a credit card that was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 2600 block of Anderson Drive, in Hilliard.  The credit card was used at a Sunoco Gas Station […]

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