Cops & Courts
Westerville police release images of suspected AT&T robbers
Westerville police have released surveillance images of two men they say robbed the Red Skye Wireless AT&T store at 786 S. State St. on April 23.
Whitehall T-Mobile robbed; camera shows suspects
Whitehall police are seeking help from the public in identifying two men who allegedly robbed a cellular telephone store at gunpoint Wednesday, May 8.
Bradford decision planned after legal proceedings
Tracy Bradford will remain Hilliard's law director while an OVI charge against her is pending in Franklin County Municipal Court.
Felony charges filed after incident at bistro
Franklin County prosecutors are expected to present evidence to a grand jury following an Upper Arlington man's arrest April 29 on felony charges of gross sexual imposition by force and having a weapon under disability.
Police motorcycle unit will focus attention on traffic
Reynoldsburg's new Police Motor Unit combines two things James Triplett said he likes to do -- working as a police officer and riding a motorcycle.
Chief wants to hire officer, buy new cruiser
Police Chief Jim O'Neill appealed to Reynoldsburg City Council's safety committee Monday, May 6, to hire another police officer and buy a cruiser.
District plans to tighten its building security
Beginning next school year, visitors no longer will be able to simply walk through the front door at any of Worthington's elementary or middle schools.
New Albany police choose Daniels as new sergeant
Kris Daniels will serve as the New Albany Police Department's new sergeant, bringing the department's total to four.
Council remembers Gahanna police veteran
For the second time in as many meetings, Gahanna City Council opened its May 6 meeting with a moment of silence to remember and honor the fallen.
Police: Shooting not connected to school
Joshua Mosley Jr., 18, was arrested Thursday night, May 2, by Delaware police after he allegedly shot another teenager on the playground of Woodward Elementary School, police reports said.
Judge rules in city's favor over lots near CVS
A judge has upheld Worthington City Council's decision to not allow two one-story buildings to be constructed on the vacant lots immediately south of CVS.
Fire board to appeal court's ruling on Fulmer
Members of the West Licking Joint Fire District board say they intend to keep ousted Fire Chief David Fulmer's status in limbo a little longer.
Safety officials honored by Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus of Seton Parish, Pickerington Council No. 11187, paid tribute to area safety forces April 27 by holding its 11th Annual "Blue Coat Award Dinner."
Member's lawsuit: Board broke open-meetings laws
Four Olentangy school board members denied wrongdoing after fellow board member Adam White filed suit claiming they violated Ohio's open-meetings laws with a series of phone calls and emails last fall.
UA man charged with forcing himself on restaurant employee
An Upper Arlington man posted bond Wednesday, May 1, after being arrested on charges related to gross sexual imposition against an employee at Alex's Bistro, 4681 Reed Road.
Westerville police charge six with credit card 'skimming'
Westerville police last week arrested six Columbus residents for stealing the credit card numbers from customers of local businesses.
Higher pay, insurance premiums in new contracts
Reynoldsburg's new contracts with its police sergeants, patrol officers and dispatchers include an increase in employees' share of health insurance plus pay raises to offset the eventual elimination of pension payments now made by the city.
Powell man gets jail sentence, sex-offender label
A Powell man who attempted to arrange a sexual encounter with who he thought was a 10-year-old girl will spend five years in jail and will be labeled a sex offender for life.
Hilliard law director arrested for OVI
Hilliard Law Director Tracy Bradford, 50, appeared Tuesday, April 30, in Franklin County Municipal Court to answer a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Police seek information on suspicious green minivan
Dublin and Hilliard police officers are working to find a suspected mail thief.
Laws mitigate scrap-metal thefts, expert says
State and local law-enforcement agencies have made a dent in illegal scrap-metal sales, but some thieves continue to operate in the underground market, said Jeff McNealey who is on the battlefront.
Donated DARE car runs on compressed natural gas
The Pickerington Police Department's new Drug Abuse Resistance Education vehicle runs on compressed natural gas, thus saving money, protecting the environment and educating kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol all in one turn of the ignition key.
Builder files court appeal over apartment plans
Rockford Homes has appealed Canal Winchester City Council's March 18 decision to deny the builder's plans for a 112-unit apartment project near Groveport Road.
20-year veteran Wuertz promoted to lieutenant
Jennifer Wuertz, a 20-year veteran of the Worthington Division of Police, has been promoted to lieutenant.
Police turn to Ford after waiting on new Chevy cruisers
Hilliard officials say they will turn to Ford to fill orders for new police cruisers because General Motors has been unable to fill orders for new Chevrolet Caprice PPV cruisers in an acceptable timeframe.
Menendez recalled for commitment to community
Terri Menendez may not have been a resident, but to the people who knew her in Grove City, she was part of the community.
School-shooting simulation hones safety officers' skills
Grandview Heights police officers and firefighter/medics took part in a training session last Thursday, April 4, that presented a simulation of a nightmare situation they never want to face.
Electronics, lives find new purpose via nonprofit organization
There's something almost eerily symbolic about what RecycleForce Columbus does.
Police beat
- Three arrested following apparent accidental BB gun shooting
- Stolen tools, appliances showing up at pawn shops
- Officers investigate identity fraud reports in neighborhood
- Bikes, lawn mower reported stolen from garage
- Worthington: Thieves target cables, wires
- Delaware police busy with burglary reports
- Officers respond to more incidents involving juveniles
- Rite Aid building damaged after car crashes into it
- Dogs again prompt calls to cops
- Two men and a woman steal cash, phones from store
- TV, stereo, video-game console taken by thieves
- House burglarized during owner's overseas trip
- Powell area: Contractor 'disappears,' leaves damage behind
- Pickerington: Woman reports man said he was an officer
- Reynoldsburg: Presidential pardon not in officer's purview
- Upper Arlington: Residents return to find jewels, other items gone
- Westerville: Woman sustains injuries during argument
- Men with gun demand cash, take medicine
- Two arrested on felony warrants
- Man with knife robs restaurant in Continent
- Man injured when shots fired into crowd
- Man, woman arrested on several drug, traffic charges
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