Columbus Division of Police

Last year was the first time in over a decade that Columbus kept the number of homicides under triple digits.

The Columbus Division of Police have changed which agencies can access its Flock surveillance cameras after concerns were raised about the cameras' possible use for immigration-related searches.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the Hilltop police substation is expected to open in February of next year. It has an estimated $14.39 million price tag.

The shooting happened just before midnight in the 800 block of Wilson Avenue, east of Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Columbus hasn't put forth any proposed ban on police using Flock cameras, like other cities. Instead, the city will call a public hearing and conduct an audit of data from the surveillance cameras.

The Columbus Division of Police showed its two new helicopters on Wednesday afternoon, bringing its fleet to five.

Tim Becker and Todd Schroeck said in a news release that they were inspired to share their stories after retired Columbus Division of Fire Chief Jeffrey Happ said earlier this month that he is a victim of abuse by Strauss.

Columbus police say Tanisha Jenkins and the 10 juveniles stole dozens of vehicles, credit cards and firearms, as well as more than half a million pieces of merchandise in a span of 10 months in 2025.

Columbus Division of Police Chief Elaine Bryant briefed reporters about a police shooting that happened on Wednesday where a suspect was killed by police after he shot at officers in the Linden area. Bryant said the man was 38-year-old Chantez Loury.

Dominion Middle School was placed on lockdown Wednesday after a student tip alerting the district and police that a student brought a gun to school.