Crime is down in Columbus, but car break-ins have increased. What's driving the trend?
That trend continues into 2025. Three juvenile males went on a car break-in spree on Jan. 16 in Grandview Heights and Upper ...
Police: Suspect in Columbus vehicle theft fatally shot by Akron officers after attempted traffic stop
Akron police officers fatally shot a man who they say fired shots at several officers after an attempted traffic stop Monday ...
Teen leads Columbus police on pursuit after reportedly stealing woman’s car at gunpoint
Fuqua said the suspect had shown up to the area of North Nelson Road, where he first stole the Honda, in another car he had ...
Columbus City Schools teacher killed in car crash early Friday morning
A fatal car crash on I-270 south has resulted in the closure of all southbound lanes at Route 33, with traffic open at the ...
Bicyclist critically injured in collision with car on southeast side
A bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a car late Tuesday night on the city's southeast side.
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Students struggle with off-campus car break-ins; public safety officials discuss prevention tools
Columbus is no stranger to car break-ins, and Ohio State students often find themselves the victims of these crimes. In 2024, ...
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Teen leads Columbus police on pursuit after reportedly stealing woman’s car at gunpoint
Ohio — Police say a 16-year-old was behind the wheel during a stolen-vehicle chase that started in Columbus and ended in Grove City last week. The teen reportedly stole a woman’s car at ...