Press Releases

Mar 03 2026

Defendant: Ema Lilia Loza De Leon, Jose Garcia-Huerta, Lezly Avila, Jovany Raudel-Avila

Four Defendants Sentenced in 2023 Hilltop Child Death and Drug Trafficking Case
Four co-defendants who pled guilty to charges related to the 2023 death of a 13-year-old boy and drug trafficking have all been sentenced.   Today, Judge Jaiza Paige sentenced Jose Garcia-Huerta, 26, to 8 years in prison. He pled guilty to three counts of Trafficking in a ...
Feb 27 2026

Defendant: Tesfai Kifle, Clarence Brooks, Rhonda Glover, Jeffrey Skipper, Awet Gebremariam, Mahawi Gebremariam

Six People Indicted in Million-Dollar Drug Trafficking Operation in Columbus
Earlier this month, a Franklin County grand jury indicted six people in connection with a drug trafficking operation that resulted in the seizure of over 230 grams of cocaine, at least 55 pounds of marijuana, and over $1 million. Collectively, Tesfai Kifle, Clarence Brooks...
Feb 24 2026

Defendant: Sylvia Sherman

Grand Jury Indicts Woman on Charges related to Colonial Village Apartment Fraud
Today, a Grand Jury returned an indictment against a woman for numerous charges related to fraud during her time as the property manager of the Colonial Village Apartment complex in east Columbus. Sylvia Sherman, 43 is charged with:  Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Acti...
Feb 19 2026

Defendant: Terrell Felton, Kenrell Felton, Sincere Langford, Marcus Person

Four suspects plead guilty to charges in South Linden shooting
Four Columbus men pled guilty to charges related to a 2024 shooting in the South Linden neighborhood.   Terrell Felton, 21 Kenrell Felton, 19, Sincere Langford, 18, and Marcus Person, 20, all pled guilty to two counts of attempted murder, and one count each of involuntary ...
Feb 19 2026

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Franklin County Grand Jury Declines to Indict Gahanna Officers in Fatal Shooting
This week, a Franklin County Grand Jury completed its review of the fatal shooting of Alex Russell by on-duty Gahanna police officers. The Grand Jury voted to not issue an indictment on Tuesday. Therefore, no charges have been filed with the Clerk of Courts related to this ...
Feb 19 2026

Defendant: Rebecca Auborn

Columbus Woman Gets Life Sentence for Fatally Overdosing Four Men Who Met Her for Sex
A Columbus woman was sentenced to prison for four consecutive life sentences , with eligibility for parole after 60 years for drugging multiple victims with a fatal dose of fentanyl prior to robbing them. Franklin County Judge Karen Phipps sentenced Rebecca Auborn, 35, on F...
Feb 04 2026

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City, County leaders launch initiatives to streamline the criminal justice system and improve education surrounding domestic violence.
Actions come in response to a community survey and Big Table where residents and advocates identified key areas for improvement in services, education, and efficiency Today, Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shayla D. Favor, and Columb...
Jan 16 2026

Defendant: Michael David McKee

Grand Jury Indicts Michael McKee for the Murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe
Today, a Grand Jury returned an indictment against Michael David McKee for the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. McKee, 39, is charged with the following: · Two counts of Aggravated Murder (prior calculation and design) · One count of Aggravated Burglary · Two counts o...
Jan 13 2026

Defendant: Skyler Allen

Alabama Man Gets Minimum of Six Years for Shooting at Columbus Police
An Alabama resident will go to prison for at least six years for opening fire on a Columbus police officer.   Franklin County Judge Mark Serrott sentenced Skyler Allen, 29, to between 6 and 7.5 years in prison for felonious assault, a first-degree felony, with a three-year...
Jan 09 2026

Defendant: Mark Samuel Fettman

Doctor Pleads Guilty, Receives 2 Years for Illegally Selling Drug Prescriptions
An Oregon resident licensed to practice medicine in Ohio will go to prison for two years and forfeit more than half a million dollars for operating a felonious drug trafficking scheme.   Judge Carl Aveni sentenced Mark Samuel Fettman, 78, to two years and ordered forfeitur...

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