On November 10, 2001, at approximately 9:12pm, the Columbus Fire Department responded to a car fire at the rear of 104 W. Main St. The fire fighters found 24-year old James Neubig inside the burning vehicle which belonged to him. He was taken to Grant Hospital with extensive burns and later was found to have been shot. James Neubig died at Grant Hospital from his injuries. James was reportedly last seen visiting a friend in the area of Morse Road and Cleveland Avenue.

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $5,000.00 for any information received leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” (274637), key word CMH.

Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org or call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-877-645-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.