Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Columbus Division of Police, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a media briefing on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 11:30am, to discuss recent homicides and violent crimes, and the need for community involvement. The briefing will be held at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Support Services Building located at 900 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dariene Smith Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus. On Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 2:24am, officers responded to a shooting at School St. and Spruce St. No victims were found at the scene when officers arrived, but officers were notified by dispatch that two (2) victims had self-transported […]
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 […]
2010 Arson and Murder of Deanna Perry, Charles Climer, and Brianna Smith.
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on an Arson/Murder which took place on the West side of Columbus in 2010. On Friday, October 15, 2010, at approximately 5:00am, an unknown person set the residence at 128 North Yale Avenue on fire. Two residents had just left to go to work. Three others remained asleep […]
Rockford Lane Burglary
Today’s Midweek Special focuses on a Burglary which took place in Columbus. On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 3:33pm, Columbus Police were called to a burglary at an apartment on Rockford Lane. (near Refugee Rd. & N. Hamilton Rd.) The victim came home from work and tried to open the door to his apartment, and […]
Lionel Adams and Candace Carr Double Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Double Homicide which took place in Columbus. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 3:04pm, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Sullivant Avenue and S. Wheatland Avenue, on a report of a female bleeding from her face. Officers arrived and spoke with the victim. […]