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14 hours ago
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Man, 19, charged with murder in relation to downtown Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 19-year-old man from Atlanta has been charged with murder in relation to a fatal shooting that took place in downtown Columbus last Saturday. An arrest warrant was issued for Mohamed Fofana on Friday in relation to the fatal shooting of Jusiah Mason, 18, according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents. Jail records indicate Fofana has not yet been taken into custody. Two more indicted in case of former Columbus teacher who helped make 'monkey crush' videos Fofana was in possession of a blue 2017 BMW X3 that was captured on video 'driving by' and 'shooting toward' Mason, court documents state. Fofana reportedly boarded a plane and flew back to Atlanta the day after the shooting. The deadly incident took place around 3:30 a.m. on June 14 in the area of South Ludlow Street and West Town Street. Mason was one of six people shot, and the lone victim hospitalized in critical condition. He was pronounced dead in the hospital on Sunday at 12:36 p.m. There were no other fatalities in the shooting. All victims were between 17 and 18 years old, according to police. About five minutes before the shooting, Columbus police officers were called to the area due to a large gathering of people and cars. The estimated number of people was between 50 and 80, according to those who called the police. The shooting happened while officers were on their way to the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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Former sheriff arrested for OVI pleads guilty to lesser charge
A former sheriff who was arrested for OVI pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Former Champaign County Sheriff Matt Melvin pleaded guilty to one count of physical control on Monday, according to Champaign County Municipal Court records. TRENDING STORIES: Human remains found during renovation work at Greene County property Area Popeye's location 'temporarily closed' Did you feel it? 3.1 magnitude earthquake detected in Ohio In the plea, he admitted to having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. Melvin was initially facing one count of operating a vehicle impaired (OVI). According to court records, Melvin will be on community control for 1 year and owe a total of $472. Melvin also got 60 days in jail, but he received credit for 3 days and the remaining 57 were suspended, according to court records. >> RELATED: WATCH: Video shows local sheriff arrested on OVI charges As previously reported by News Center 7, an Urbana police officer stopped Melvin at approximately 1:12 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2024. News Center 7 obtained body camera footage of the traffic stop and arrest. Melvin refused to do a field sobriety test and was placed under arrest for OVI shortly after. Chad Burroughs replaced Melvin as Champaign County Sheriff in January after winning the 2024 election. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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3 vehicles hit, including cruiser, during chase that reaches 100-plus mph in Miami County
Mar. 4—The driver and passenger in a fleeing car were taken to the hospital after hitting three vehicles during a chase that reached approximately 140 mph in Miami County Monday night. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, said Miami County Sheriff Dave Duchak. Around 11:16 p.m. Monday, Troy police started pursuing a Dodge Charger that was reportedly speeding and didn't have a license plate near North Market Street and East Staunton Road. Officers attempted to stop the car for reckless operation after it was going 67 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to the sheriff's office. The chase continued through the Stonyridge area. At one point, the driver of the Charger did a U-turn and hit a Troy police cruiser, according to the sheriff's office. Additional officers were dispatched to assist. The car reportedly reached speeds of 130 to 140 mph in a 55 mph zone. As it entered Tipp City, the car ran over stop stick tire deflation devices, which deflated three of the car's tires. It continued, hitting two other vehicles near a railroad crossing on Main Street. The crash disabled the car, according to the sheriff's office. The driver, 29-year-old Carlton Holden II, and his passenger were found injured in the car and taken to the hospital. Holden is facing failure to comply, driving under suspension and failure to control charges in Miami County Municipal Court. The sheriff's office is requesting the failure to comply charge be upgraded from a fourth-degree felony to a third-degree felony. He pleaded not guilty to charges on Tuesday and his bond was set at $250,000, according to court records. His next hearing was scheduled for March 11.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Man accused of stabbing man with hatchet, causing hours-long SWAT standoff charged
A man has been charged in connection to a stabbing and an hours-long SWAT standoff in Riverside. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Jeffrey Brown, 62, is facing two counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of felonious assault, according to Montgomery County Municipal Court records. >> PHOTOS: SWAT called to apparent standoff near scene of Montgomery County stabbing Brown's charges stem from a stabbing that occurred in the 1700 block of Brandt Pike just before 6 p.m. on Feb. 17. As previously reported by News Center 7, the stabbing involved a hatchet and the victim was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. TRENDING STORIES: Delta plane crashes, flips at Toronto airport injuring at least 15 Venomous snake found in box of bananas at grocery store Student hands out Valentines containing razor blades at Ohio elementary school Brown reportedly left the scene of the stabbing and went to his house down the street. Riverside police officers learned the suspect lived in the area and went to the house, which is located in the 1900 block of Brandt Pike. As previously reported by News Center 7, police started making announcements outside the house around 7 p.m. The Montgomery County Regional SWAT team was called to the scene before 9 p.m. The SWAT team obtained a search warrant for the address and arrested Brown inside the home. Brown remains booked in the Montgomery County Jail with a $500,000 bond. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
