Crime

The Columbus Division of Police discovered that for about a decade, they've been underreporting crime statistics to the state and federal government.

The Columbus City Attorney's Office said the Avalon nightclub, which later became Aura, was the site of repeated violence and criminal activity.

Lemou Cire, 39, of Obetz, told police she killed her son by purposely putting her hand over his mouth and nose until he stopped breathing.

MIA Hookah Cafe was ordered to close by the Franklin County Municipal Court after the Columbus City Attorney sought a preliminary injunction. The city also wants to close the Del Baggio pizzeria across the street.

Whitehall Police have charged the girl's mother, 21-year-old Charity R. Dreyer, with felony child endangering, but more charges — including murder — are possible.

The recommendations come after a series of reports that 40% of kids return to DYS or end up in adult prisons after they’re released.

Nalah Jackson, who kidnapped infant twins outside a Short North restaurant in late 2022, has been sentenced to more than 23 years in prison.

The charges were filed in Cleveland Municipal Court Friday.

Authorities seized 300 pounds of meth, almost 17.6 pounds of cocaine and 30 pounds of marijuana from a commercial vehicle.

One 27-year-old male was killed in the shooting. Police are investigating and encourage the community to reach out with tips.