Crime

Two teenagers hospitalized after crashing two stolen cars in Ohio

COLUMBUS — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after two stolen vehicles crashed in separate incidents in Columbus. According to Columbus Police Sergeant Joe Albert, the first crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. when a 13-year-old lost control of a…

Two killed in Ohio crash, one man potentially facing charges

PORTAGE COUNTY — A Minerva man may face charges following a fatal accident involving two SUVs in Portage County on Monday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the 42-year-old driver crossed the center line on Route 44, north…

Man found dead inside tent in Ohio

AKRON — Akron police are investigating the death of a man found behind a vacant home early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call about a possible fight on the 800 block of Oberlin Street around 5:25 a.m., according to…

Man arrested in Ohio for abducting 2-year-old

FAIRFIELD COUNTY — Authorities have arrested a man accused of abducting his 2-month-old son, prompting a statewide Amber Alert in Ohio. The alert was issued after Caius Burris was reportedly taken during a domestic dispute on Tuesday. According to the…

Man and woman found dead in car with gunshot wounds in Ohio

CLEVELAND — Police are investigating the deaths of two people who were found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle late Sunday night. Officers responded to a call for “unknown trouble” around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the 16000 block…

Shots fired at bail bondsmen in East Akron, one wounded

EAST AKRON — A group of bail bondsmen attempting to serve a warrant on a residence in East Akron was met with gunfire Thursday evening, leaving one member of the group wounded, according to police. The incident occurred around 8:15…

Ohio cracks down on human trafficking with large operation

OHIO — Ohio’s largest human trafficking operation, Operation END-OHHT, led to the arrest of 132 individuals, a collaborative effort of over 100 law enforcement agencies aiming to curb the demand for this heinous crime, as announced on Monday by Attorney…

Two arrested after police chase in Brimfield, child found in vehicle

BRIMFIELD — Two people were arrested following a police chase through residential neighborhoods on Sunday night that authorities say caused significant disturbance. An 11-year-old child was also found inside the vehicle. According to Brimfield police, the incident began around 9…

Ohio man arrested after being drug under car by his son

TOLEDO — An Ohio father is facing criminal charges after an incident in which he was dragged under a car while his 9-year-old son was at the wheel, according to local reports. Clejuan Williams, 36, of Toledo, was reportedly intoxicated…

Juvenile, two adults injured in Ohio shooting

CINCINNATI — Three people, including one child, were hospitalized following a shooting in a Mount Airy neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place near Shadymist Lane and Richwell Court around 2:45 p.m., according to Cincinnati police. Police reported that…