This week’s Midweek Special focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2010. On May 23, 2010, William Byrdsong was at Lollipops West after-hours club. An altercation took place in the club and two male patrons were ordered to leave. One of the men returned, firing a handgun multiple times into the club. […]
Jerri Glenn Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2015. On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at approximately 6:45am, Jerri Glenn had just left her home to drop her teenage daughters off at school before going to work. While Ms. Glenn and her daughters were situating themselves in the […]
Cosaa Marcell Martin, Jr. (Felonious Assault)
SUSPECT: Cosaa Marcell Martin, Jr. Description: Male/Black, 24, 5’9”, 210lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes CHARGE: Felonious Assault Case Number: 2017 CR A 009029 Incident Description Cosaa Martin, Jr. is being sought for causing serious physical harm to another person, which resulted in two fractures requiring surgery. The assault took place on April 28, 2017.
David 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 Ave. on the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located a victim inside of the residence, identified as David […]
Keith Marsh Homicide
This week’s Midweek Special focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2014. On Thursday, May 8, 2014, Columbus police responded to 223 Mayfair Blvd, Apt. #A, on the report of a homicide. Upon arrival, police were met by witnesses who stated that at 10:44pm, Keith Marsh went outside to smoke a cigarette, […]
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Partners with Anderson Software to Counter Crime and Build a Stronger Community
New technology optimizes the tip submission experience and effectiveness. COLUMBUS, OHIO (May 8, 2017) – Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is proud to announce that they have recently partnered with the Texas-based company, Anderson Software, to provide a more seamless and efficient way for community members to offer information to help solve and prevent crimes or […]
Shawn McDaniel Homicide / Shawn McDaniel Homicidio
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2016. On Monday, October 24, 2016, at 4:40 a.m., Columbus Police responded to 45 S. Terrace Ave. on the report of a shooting, and discovered gunshot victim Shawn McDaniel inside. Columbus Fire personnel also responded and unfortunately, pronounced Mr. […]
Eric J. Blankenship (Burglary)
SUSPECT: Eric J. Blankenship Description: Male/White, 38, 5’6”, 170lbs., Red Hair, Brown Eyes CHARGE: Burglary Case Number: 2017 CR A 008682 Incident Description Eric Blankenship is being sought for breaking into Faith Mission and stealing credit cards, along with other items. The burglary took […]
May Officer of the Month: Columbus Police Officer Brian Taylor
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, along with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 and United Dairy Farmers, is pleased to recognize Columbus Police Officer Brian Taylor as the recipient of the Bryan Hurst/Tony Luzio Officer of the Month Award for May. Please read details below: On November 15, 2016, Officer Oxley and Officer […]
Westland Flea Market Theft
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Felony Theft which took place on the Westside of Columbus. On Saturday, December 24, 2016, an unidentified male entered the Westland Flea Market and went to the Golden Nugget Jewelry booth. He browsed the various displays, finally leaning on one of the corner counters. While looking […]