Ex-Ohio State professor charged in wife's death blames sextortion, a shaming crime on the rise

Experts say sextortion is on the rise, and victims should report the crime to police rather than sending money.

Heat exposure led to Ohio man's death, autopsy says, prompting criminal charges

Three people have been indicted in the June 21 death of William Dickerson, 51. He was outside for too long on a hot day, ...
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Anonymous central Ohio crime reporting program seeks to make streets safer

A new push to stop gun violence in central Ohio is now underway in one of Columbus’ hardest hit neighborhoods. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and the Ohio Crime Prevention Association are rolling out a ...
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Northeast Ohio spa suspected of illicit activity raided by law enforcement

If even one victim of human trafficking can be identified and helped, the operation is a success and worth the effort.” ...

‘A lot of head trauma’: Call report sheds light on Adams County death investigation

Deputies are continuing their investigation at a home in Adams County where two people were found dead following a SWAT ...

Inmate wins $404,000 award in civil rights case against Ohio prison officers

Ohio inmate Tommy Meadows won a $404,000 jury award in a civil rights lawsuit. Meadows was pepper sprayed and put into ...
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Report cites driver distraction for Canfield crash that killed Ohio Highway Patrol trooper

A crash report says a Canfield truck driver who drove into and killed a Mahoning County Highway Patrol trooper was distracted ...