This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a fatal Hit-Skip Accident which took place in Whitehall in 2018. On February 21, 2018, at approximately 10:14pm, Whitehall Police responded to a hit-skip accident at the intersection of E. Main Street and Shady Lane Road, where a pedestrian was struck and killed. The vehicle in question, […]
Thefts at Gas Pumps in Blendon Township
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on Thefts at gas pumps which took place in Blendon Township. On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, and Saturday, January 9, 2021, there were two separate purse thefts in Blendon Township. The suspect is known to sit in the parking lots of gas stations and wait for the victim […]
Jaleel Carter-Tate Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2020. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at approximately 9:45pm, officers responded to a shooting at the intersection of E. Whittier Street and Gilbert Street. Officers located Jaleel Carter-Tate in front of 815 E. Whittier Street suffering from a gunshot […]
2020 Felony Assault in South Franklinton
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Felony Assault which took place in Columbus in 2020. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at approximately 10:43pm, the victim was parked in the driveway next to the sidewalk near 793 Canonby Place, with a friend. They were waiting for two females to return to their vehicle. […]
Joel Chatman Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus in 2020. On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at around 8:30pm, Columbus Police Officers responded to 1456 Briarwood, after receiving an anonymous tip that a deceased male could be found inside that residence. When the police arrived, they found Joel Chatman upstairs […]
Shaniqua Turner Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Homicide which took place in Columbus. On Monday, January 11, 2021, at 5:06pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to 842 Leona Avenue, on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found Shaniqua Turner, 29, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. CFD Medic 7 transported Ms. Turner […]
Stephanie McComas Fatal Hit-Skip Crash
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Fatal Hit-Skip Crash which took place in Columbus. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 7:49pm, Ms. Stephanie McComas was crossing E. 5th Avenue north bound at Rarig Ave. Ms. McComas was struck by an eastbound vehicle, which then fled the scene continuing eastbound. Police and Fire/EMS […]
Antonio Bolden and Daniel Floyd Double Homicide
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Double Homicide which took place in the Linden area of Columbus in 2012. On March 13, 2012, at 11:08pm, Antonio Bolden was visiting his cousin Daniel Floyd at his apartment located at 2970 Cleveland Avenue, when an unknown person(s) appeared at the rear kitchen door. As […]
Shots Fired from Black Nissan Altima on E. 11th Ave
Victim #1 stated on October 14, 2020 at 12:25pm, he was driving east bound on E 11th Ave. at Daugherty Ave. when Suspect #1 fired multiple shots at Victim #1. Suspect #1 was the passenger of a black suspected Nissan Altima. Victim #1 pulled south onto Daugherty Ave., retrieved his handgun and fired approximately 6 […]
Hilliard Burglary
This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Burglary which took place in Hilliard. On Monday, December 7, 2020, an unidentified man broke into a Hilliard home and stole more than $5,000 worth of jewelry and a credit card, along with other items. The man later used the stolen credit card to purchase items […]