$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player in Mansfield has won a $1 million top prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off ticket.The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 876 E Park Ave.The winner opted for the cash payout of $500,000.After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 28%, he will take home approximately $360,000.VIP Millions is a $50...
Two Ohio students arrested after bringing loaded guns to school
OHIO — Two students are in custody after police discovered firearms at a Springfield school on Jan. 29.Springfield officers were called to Opportunities Industry Center around 9 a.m. after staff found a gun with a loaded magazine inside a student’s backpack.According to a probable cause affidavit, the backpack belonged to Parker Hall.Hall was handcuffed and searched, but officers...
25-year-old arrested following shooting in Ohio
OHIO — A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Middletown, according to police.Dylan J. Busam was taken into custody Friday afternoon and charged with murder and aggravated robbery.The shooting occurred on Jan. 30 at approximately 7:33 p.m. in the 3700 block of Lacy Court.When officers arrived, they found a man lying on...
Convicted offender arrested in Ohio for reentering U.S. illegally
OHIO — A previously convicted sex offender has been arrested and federally charged with illegally reentering the United States.Carlos Gonzales Hernandez, 55, of El Salvador, appeared in federal court in Columbus on Thursday following his arrest earlier this month.According to court records, Gonzales Hernandez was convicted in Franklin County in August 2017 on three felony counts of gross sexual...
Two people dead following crash on U.S. 60 in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A fatal crash involving a semi and a pickup truck shut down part of U.S. Highway 60 East near Owensboro in Kentucky on Friday morning, authorities said.The wreck occurred just before 8 a.m. near the 61-mile marker, closing the westbound lanes for several hours.According to the sheriff’s office, two people in the pickup truck were killed....
One person sentenced for armed robberies of Ohio postal carriers
OHIO — A Columbus man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies targeting U.S. Postal Service carriers.Thierno S. Bah, 22, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 204 months behind bars for four armed robberies that took place between December 2022 and May 2023. Bah was arrested in August 2023.“Seventeen...
Ohio school crossing guard struck by vehicle
OHIO — A school crossing guard was struck by a vehicle while assisting students at an intersection near Franklin Junior High School on Friday morning.According to Franklin City Schools, the incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. as the guard was ensuring students crossed the street safely.The guard, identified only as a female, was transported to Atrium Medical Center for...
Ohio student arrested after threat prompts lockdown
OHIO — A Lakewood High School student was arrested Thursday after making threats that led to a "modified lockdown" at the school, officials said.According to Lakewood City Schools, the lockdown began around 10:15 a.m. and lasted for about two hours while police investigated the threats.During that time, students and staff followed safety protocols as authorities worked to assess...
Ohio murder suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals
OHIO — An 18-year-old suspect wanted for aggravated murder in Richmond Heights was arrested Tuesday morning by the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF).Keyon Stephens, 18, was taken into custody at a residence on the 800 block of Ruple Road in Cleveland.He was wanted in connection with the September 7, 2024, shooting death of 29-year-old...
16-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Aadyn Evelio Schotsch, who has been reported missing from Campbell, Ohio.Schotsch was last seen on January 28, 2025, in Campbell.He is described as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.At the time of his disappearance, he...
