Former Ohio officer sentenced for stealing cocaine from crime scenes
OHIO — A former Columbus, Ohio police officer was sentenced on January 8 in federal court to 50 months in prison for crimes involving cocaine trafficking and money laundering.Joel M. Mefford, 35, of London, Ohio, was a police officer assigned to investigate drug crimes.According to court documents, between February and April 2020, Mefford worked with another officer to...
10 children reported missing in Ohio this week
OHIO — According to information from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, ten children have been reported missing across Ohio this week.From Sunday, January 5, to Friday, January 10, ten children have gone missing.It’s important to note that the children reported missing are from various areas of Ohio, not just one area or date.Below are the list of...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for Carly Anne Christen, a 17-year-old girl last seen in Hamilton, Ohio, on January 8, 2025.Carly is described as being 5’9” tall, weighing 150 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.She was last seen wearing a black coat and black leggings.The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about Carly’s...
Ohio man arrested following fight at restaurant
OHIO — A New Year's Day altercation at the Omelett Shoppe on East 7th Street resulted in one man being taken into custody by deputies with the Wood County, WV Sheriff’s Department.Deputies responded to a report of a fight at the restaurant and spoke with a witness, who pointed them to a man sitting in a van in the...
Measurable snow to cause difficult travel in Ohio Friday
OHIO — The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting snow across Ohio beginning this afternoon and continuing into tonight, with varying accumulation levels depending on the region.According to the NWS in Wilmington, snowfall totals will range from 3 to 4 inches along and west of Interstate 75 to 2 to 3 inches in the Scioto River Valley.The heaviest...
Multiple schools in Ohio closed Friday
OHIO — Winter weather has prompted numerous school closures and delays across Ohio for Friday, January 10, 2025.Below is a summary of the latest updates:Closed Schools:Bishop Flaget Elementary SchoolFranklin Local SchoolsNew Lexington City SchoolsNoble Local SchoolsPioneer CenterWellston City SchoolsAdams Co./Ohio Valley SchoolsBatavia Local SchoolsBethel Tate Local SchoolsBlanchester Local SchoolsBright Local School DistrictClermont Northeastern Local SchoolsGoshen Local SchoolsHamilton City...
Several inches of snow expected in Ohio Friday
OHIO — The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a snowfall forecast for Friday, with snow expected to move into the area during the afternoon and evening hours.Residents in the Tri-State region can anticipate snowfall accumulations of 3 to 4 inches, while central Ohio is expected to see slightly lower totals of 2 to 3 inches.The...
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill allowing departments to charge for body cam footage
OHIO — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) has sharply criticized Governor Mike DeWine for failing to veto a provision in House Bill 315 that would allow police departments to charge up to $75 per hour for video records, including body cam, dash cam, and jail security footage, in response to public records requests.“I have nothing but respect for...
17-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Javon Markeese Johnson, who was last seen on January 5, 2025.Javon was last spotted in Trotwood wearing a navy coat and gray sweatpants.Javon is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.He is identified as Black and was...
Ohio students could have longer school year due to snow days
OHIO — Ohio students may be enjoying the multiple snow days already called this year, but too many will require students to go to school longer.Ohio schools no longer operate under a fixed number of calamity days. Instead, traditional school districts, joint vocational school districts, and chartered nonpublic schools must meet state-mandated minimum instructional hours.If closures due...
